Forest Service officials announced July 24th 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 to provide […]
Hiking the Long Trail with Your Dog
My dogs are some of my favorite hiking companions. When I decided to thru-hike the Long Trail, I knew I wanted to bring them along for the adventure. So, in 2015, I spent 21 days hiking the trail with my husband, Dan, and our two dogs: Mika, a then 6-year-old husky mix, and Lucy, a […]
Leave No Trace with Dogs
Going on adventures with your dog is rewarding for both human and dog. For us, they can be a great motivator to exercise and enjoy nature. They also provide a constant hiking companion. You’re never lonely with your dog on the trail. Additionally, dogs can provide a sense of security. For the dog, it provides […]
Hiking with Autism: One Parent’s Journey
This article was written by Scott Finn, president of Vermont Public Radio, and previously appeared in the Summer 2019 Long Trail News. One of the best parts of being a parent is sharing interests with your kid. For example, my “typical” 16-year-old daughter has introduced me to some gripping fiction podcasts, and I’ve shown her […]
Trail Runs on the Long Trail
This article was written by Rob Rives, former GMC Education & Volunteer Coordinator. In 1876, Walt Whitman opened his short poem, “The Runner,” with this simple phrase: “On a flat road runs the well-train’d runner….” Obviously, much has changed since 1876. Many millions of “well-train’d runners” have chosen trails and mountains over roads as their […]
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