The foliage has already peaked in most of Central Vermont, but there’s still time to get out there and see the colors. Here are a couple of suggested day hikes from The Walker’s Guide to Vermont: Rambles for Half an Hour or Half a Day. Owl’s Head Mountain, Groton State Forest Although not high, this […]
Notes from End-to-Enders
People who have hiked all 273 miles of the Long Trail, either all at once or over the course of many years, are called End-to-Enders. To date, over 3,100 hikers have reported their hikes and received their Long Trail End-to-End certification. The certifications are then archived in the collections of the Vermont Historical Society, along […]
Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
Every year we like to celebrate the past year’s achievements and to recognize some of the outstanding volunteers that make the work of the Green Mountain Club possible. This year, over 60 volunteers were honored for their work and service to the Green Mountain Club at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic. At the Green Mountain […]
Water Treatment
Portions of this article were excerpted from Long Trail News articles written by Reed McCracken, owner of CCOutdoorStore.com, and Harry Chen, MD, Vermont Commissioner of Health. Nothing can spoil a backcountry trip faster than gastrointestinal illness – vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps – caused by drinking water contaminated with animal or human waste. Even if the water […]
Autumn Colors
Ever wonder why the leaves change colors? Green Mountain Club’s Executive Director and forester, Mike DeBonis, explains the phenomenon of fall foliage. If you’re looking for somewhere to hike, you can look at our suggested day hikes for some ideas. Hiking in Vermont is one of the best ways to watch the beautiful ritual of death […]
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