Spring is an excellent time to explore the natural world around us and celebrate plants and animals emerging again. But did you know your casual observations can contribute to scientific research projects all over the world? Citizen science refers to the public’s collaboration and participation in professional science projects, especially in the natural world. The […]
Hiker’s Choice: Winter Photo Contest
There are a few more weeks of winter, so whether you’re soaking up the snow or counting down the days till spring, take a gander through these crisp, cold snaps that are part of the Hiker’s Choice finalists for the 2022 Winter Photo Contest. Vote for your favorite by March 14. Please only vote once […]
Hiking Camel’s Hump Every Day
In 2012 Mark Kelley found himself in a rut. He was 48, recently single, and unfulfilled at work. He needed a jumpstart to get him out of his rut. Like many folks, he set a goal to help him build a habit and stay focused. “I started this whole hiking passion of mine in earnest […]
Announcing GMC’s Winter Photo Contest
The air is crisp and cold, the perfect time to get outside with a camera and enter GMC’s winter photo contest! Any winter-themed photo taken on the Long Trail, its side trails, the Appalachian Trail in Vermont, or trails in the Northeast Kingdom are welcome. Submit up to three frosty snaps by February 28. Winners […]
New GMC Historical Marker Celebrates Club’s Founding
The first flurries of winter floated around a gathering of 30 or so loyal GMC-ers in Burlington to unveil the state’s newest roadside historical marker commemorating the founding of the Green Mountain Club and the club’s lasting contributions to the state of Vermont. The crowd included past and current GMC Board members, GMC section volunteers […]
