This article was written by Aubri Drake. It previously appeared in the Spring 2021 Long Trail News under the title “We Can All Belong: A Transgender Thru-Hiker’s Reflections on the Long Trail.” In August 2018, I set out to hike the Long Trail with my friend Beth, who I met on the Appalachian … [Read More...]
Start Hiking: It’s never too late
This article previously appeared in the Spring 2021 Edition of the Long Trail News. While it's never too late in life to start hiking, readers are reminded that we are currently observing mud season conditions in Vermont and we urge you to avoid high-elevation trails until later in May. Katie … [Read More...]
Spring is here! Can you find it?
Spring officially started March 20, but warming weather ushers in the real telltales of spring. Flowers are blooming and trees are budding. Birds are migrating back to Vermont to breed, or they're stopping in for food and rest on their way further north. You don’t have to be an expert naturalist to … [Read More...]
