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What a Day Looks Like for GMC Caretakers

June 3, 2021 by GMC Staff 5 Comments

Caretakers live onsite during their work weeks.

This article previously appeared in the Spring 2021 Long Trail News under the title “Day in the Life of a GMC Caretaker.” As many more people than usual took up […]

Filed Under: Education, From the Field, Stewardship

Happy Earth Day: GMC’s Approach to Climate Change and Sustainability

April 22, 2021 by Chloe Miller Leave a Comment

While Earth Day, celebrated every year since 1970 on April 22, is a time to reflect on our gratitude for the wild spaces around us, at its core is the […]

Filed Under: Stewardship, Sustainability Tagged With: climate, earth day, sustainability

Leave No Trace Activity Sheet

April 19, 2021 by Angie Hilsman 2 Comments

Tentsite at Willoughby State Forest.

“Leave No Trace” means protecting wild areas from negative human impacts. There are seven Leave No Trace (LNT) principles that help us to protect natural areas. Check out these LNT […]

Filed Under: Education, Hiking, Stewardship

Reflections from an AmeriCorps Volunteer

March 11, 2021 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

Anthony Erwin monitors boundary lines in wetland area for AmeriCorps service term.

This article about the AmeriCorps stewardship assistant position first appeared in the Winter 2020 Long Trail News under the headline “Reflections from the Field: Bushwhacking the Long Trail Corridor” and […]

Filed Under: News, Stewardship, Volunteers

Long Trail Protection Success: 1/3 mile of Long Trail Protected!

September 17, 2020 by GMC Staff Leave a Comment

This article was written by Mollie Flanigan, GMC conservation manager. Break out your hiking boots and party hats – we have a Long Trail protection success to celebrate! This month […]

Filed Under: News, Stewardship

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Samara Anderson hugs the Journey's End monument after completing her Long Trail End to End.

Be Well: How Hiking Can Improve Our Mental Health

December 23, 2025

A version of this article appeared in the Winter 2025 Long Trail News. This extended version also includes footnotes and sources. As a child on the family farm in Minnesota, I loved spending time in nature. But like many folks I know, I lost my connection to the outdoors as I grew up and took on … Read more

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The Green Mountain Club is the founder and maintainer of the Long Trail - the oldest long distance hiking trail in America. Established in 1910 to build this trail stretching the length of Vermont, the club now also maintains the Appalachian Trail in Vermont and trails in the Northeast Kingdom in its mission to "make the Vermont mountains play a larger part in the life of the people." Read more...

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