Nature Poetry Contest From Mary Oliver to Robert Frost, poets throughout time have been inspired by the outdoors. We already know this is a creative and inspired community, so we’re inviting you to share your work for a chance at prizes and to be featured in GMC’s print and online platforms. National Outdoor Book Award-winning […]
Dupuis Hill: A Case Study in Maintaining Appalachian Trail Open Areas Views
What makes a National Scenic Trail scenic? What is the significance of one scenic vista? How much time and money should be put into maintaining one view? These were some of the questions debated by US Forest Service (USFS), Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) and Green Mountain Club (GMC) staff as we stood on the Appalachian […]
Indigenous Leaders to Follow for Native American Heritage Month
This month is Native American Heritage Month. We’re honoring indigenous communities, who have historically stewarded the lands we cherish. In Vermont, we recognize the Abenaki people’s role in caring for the mountains we love. To honor the contributions of these communities, we’re sharing the indigenous leaders, native influencers, and resources we enjoy learning from. Let […]
A Closer Look: How Your Support Updated Cooley Glen, Emily Proctor, & Boyce Sites
I cannot understate how big this year was for trail projects. After putting most projects on hold due to COVID-19 last year, we ran three professional crews who worked week in and out to complete a massive amount of work. It was an incredible example of the work made possible by our partners, our volunteers, […]
Summer Airlift of 18 Tons of Material Transformed into New Privies, Shelters
This post was written by Keegan Tierney, GMC director of field programs. It appeared in the Fall 2021 edition of the Long Trail News under the headline “GMC Teams with Maine Helicopters to Airlift 18 Tons of Material.” If you were on the Long Trail between Massachusetts and Stratton Pond in late July, you may […]
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