This article was originally posted in October 2018 and has been updated for October 2020. Please check our COVID-19 Response page for current hiking recommendations. “And all at once summer collapsed into fall…” Oscar Wilde Fall is here. The days are shorter and the temperatures are dropping. The high mountain summits are already full of […]
Bear Can Options
Forest Service officials announced July 23, 2019, that they are implementing a Forest Order for the entire Green Mountain National Forest (GMNF) geared toward minimizing black bear and human encounters and interactions. The order specifies proper food storage and prohibits leaving food or refuse on National Forest system lands in Vermont. The Order was issued […]
Ways to Celebrate Our Earth
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. One of my main goals as a mom of an almost-2-year-old is to raise my child to have a passion and love for the natural world around us. Although nurturing the earth is an everyday lifestyle for us, I decided to make a celebration out of Earth Day […]
Hike the Short Trail
Parts of this description were excerpted from “The Short Trail: A Footpath Through History” with text and editing by Matt Larson, Julia Grand-Doucet, and Susan Shea. A hike on the Long Trail can sound intimidating to some people, but the Short Trail might be the perfect introduction for those wanting to experience what the Long […]
Winter Hiking with Babies & Toddlers
With the short days, cold weather, and lack of sun, winter can be a hard time to find the motivation to get outside; especially if you have a baby or toddler. But those are the very reasons why you should get outside, and bring your child with you. Fresh air, a little nature immersion, and […]
