Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers - UMATR - Wild & Scenic Committee

06/23/2026

It is not too late to register for tomorrows afternoon session of Tubing on the Trout from 1:00-4:00pm!
Sign up at https://www.umatrvt.org/events-1/tubing-on-the-trout-afternoon-session-4-spots-left
Join the waitlist for our morning session here: https://www.umatrvt.org/events-1/tubing-on-the-trout-morning-session-1-spot-left

Tubing on the Trout River is back! You are not going to want to miss this fan favorite event on Wednesday June 24th in Riverwalk Park in Montgomery!

There will be a morning session from
10am - 1pm
and an afternoon session from 1pm-4pm

UMATR is partnering with Axiom Adventures on this event and we can’t wait 😄

To learn more and register, visit
umatrvt.org/events

06/23/2026

We hope you’ll join UMATR & the Northern Forest Canoe Trail on Saturday July 11th for our annual Paddle and Pedal event in Richford 🚲🛶

Visit umatrvt.org/events to learn more!

06/23/2026

Be sure to give this VT Digger article a read to learn more about current Wild & Scenic Rivers designation efforts in Vermont and hear from our Executive Director Lindsey Wight about our own 2014 designation!

“This really is a partnership of the federal government through the park service with the local communities, where local communities are in the lead,” said Ben Applegate, who is leading one of the efforts.

06/22/2026

Checking out the falls in all its glory!

06/17/2026

Our short film, The Celebration: Exploring Vermont’s Wild & Scenic Rivers is now available to watch via Vermont Public’s streaming service.

The Celebration: Exploring Vermont’s Wild & Scenic Rivers is a short documentary film shot and produced by Duane Peterson III that follows UMATR staff, Committee members, and community members across a seven day paddle and teaches audience members what it means to be a federally designated Wild and Scenic river.

Visit vermontpublic.org/shows/made-here to watch! Our film is season 23 episode 3

Thank you to all those that helped make this happen!

06/16/2026

A little bit of rain couldn’t fully stop our fun on Sunday!

Thank you to those who braved the elements and joined us for our annual paddle and picnic event 🧺🛶

Not only did we enjoy a nice paddle but together we learned the importance of river saftey.

Visit umatrvt.org/events to see the rest of our summer event offerings and to register today!

06/16/2026

Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild & Scenic Committee is thrilled to share that our short film, The Celebration: Exploring Vermont's Wild & Scenic Rivers premiered on Vermont Public on June 11th and has now been posted on their Made Here website for all to see!

Give it a watch and share with your friends and family!

A seven-day journey along Vermont’s Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers

06/15/2026

We have a full summer offerings of paddle lessons with our partners at NEK Guides! There are three offerings as the summer goes on 🛶. If you are looking to learn something new and improve your paddle skills, this is your opportunity to do so!

🗓️Saturday June 27th in Westfield from 10am-2pm

🗓️Sunday July 19th in Montgomery from 1pm-3pm

🗓️Saturday August 22nd in Troy from 1pm-3pm

All skill levels are welcome but please not that these paddle lessons are canoe focused.

To learn more & register visit
umatrvt.org/events

06/11/2026

Today is the day!!! Our short film, The Celebration: Exploring Vermont’s Wild & Scenic Rivers is premiering on Vermont Public via broadcast TONIGHT, Thursday June 11th at 7:30pm.

A repeat telecast of the film will be on Sunday, June 14th at 12noon.

The film will also be available to stream VOD via the Vermont Public website and app, their YouTube channel, as well as PBS streaming applications.

The Celebration: Exploring Vermont’s Wild & Scenic Rivers is a short  documentary film shot and produced by Duane Peterson III that follows UMATR staff, Committee members, and community members across a seven day paddle and teaches audience members what it means to be a federally designated Wild and Scenic river.

Thank you for your support!

Visit http://umatrvt.org/thecelebration to learn more.

06/10/2026

T-1 day until The Celebration: Exploring Vermont’s Wild & Scenic Rivers is premiering on Vermont Public via broadcast tomorrow, Thursday June 11th at 7:30pm.

Before you watch the film, read these quotes from our 2024 celebration paddle that highlight a love for being in the canoe 🛶

A repeat telecast of the film will be on Sunday, June 14th at 12noon.

The film will also be available to stream VOD via the Vermont Public website and app, their YouTube channel, as well as PBS streaming applications.

The Celebration: Exploring Vermont’s Wild & Scenic Rivers is a short  documentary film shot and produced by Duane Peterson III that follows UMATR staff, Committee members, and community members across a seven day paddle and teaches audience members what it means to be a federally designated Wild and Scenic river.

http://umatrvt.org/thecelebration