I felt like a 10 year old again splashing and swimming in the river. Cool and clear water. The Bobbin has a nice deep area to swim. If you stay at Wilder Farm Inn, you can borrow their tubes. Could have spent more time just exploring local swimming holes!

We stayed in Waitsfield at the Wilder Farm Inn and enjoyed stand-up paddling on Blueberry Lake, lunch at the Warren General Store, hiking and jogging on the local trails, swimming in the Mad River, seeing beautiful perennials at the Von Trapp Greenhouses, getting massages at the Waitsfield Farmers' Market. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

If you are spending some time in Waitsfield VT this summer you won't be disappointed. Be sure to check out a few of the many beautiful swimming holes. Lareau SWimming hole is a great place to start. Wonderful grassy area for picnicing and a nice deep swimming hole. Super spot for easy rock diving and a hidden waterfall! Easy parking... More

The mad river is host to numerous activities. Many people canoe and kayak in various spots along the river. Tubing is another favorite past-time. For those coming from out of state, you can rent tubes at Clearwater sports in Waitsfield Village. There are numerous spots along the recreation path and elsewhere to get yourself started on your rubing journey. There... More