hiking
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Mt. Independence hike to be held May 6
The Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell is offering a special, pre-museum opening guided hike into history on Saturday, May 6, from 1 to 4 p.m.
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Local duo’s guide book urges folks to take a hike
A pair of local hikers are looking to share their experiences — and invite others to make memories of their own — as part of a new book…
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Some hiking cliffs are closed for falcons
Hiking Vermont’s hillsides is a great way to enjoy a spring day, but the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and Audubon Vermont recommend people check to see if…
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Summer Guide: Where to hike in Addison County
Mud season is over and you will find that summer is perfect for enjoying Vermont’s landscape with a good hike — whether that is a 10-mile trek up…
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Clippings: What happens in the woods…
What happens in the woods stays in the woods. And that can be a problem. When I was young (many decades ago), if somebody asked a question that…
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Hikers need to stay off muddy trails
The Green Mountain Club reminds hikers that mud season is here, so all trail users should stay off the wet and muddy high-elevation trails until they dry out,…
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Take a hike and meet other moms
Physical therapist Davida Murray is offering another way to support and connect local moms: a hiking group. The informal, free series is aimed at giving local mothers an…
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To avoid rescues, plan winter hikes
A crop of recent books about search and rescue in the mountains will keep you on the edge of your chair (or mountain crag), and give valuable insight…
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Vergennes bike, hiking trails are ready to use
VERGENNES — Trails are ready for use by mountain bikers and hikers on the wooded, city- owned, 12-acre MacIntosh Park that runs along Comfort Hill’s east side in northern…
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Take a hike! Trail etiquette for the COVID-19 era
The end of May sees the start of the hiking season in Vermont. From its rocky summits to its gentle valleys, Vermont is home to hundreds of miles…
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Trails closed around Vermont, in part due to coronavirus
This story originally appeared on the Vermont Sports website. On Friday, April 3, the State released a statement and formally reinforced the closure of a number of trail…
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White blazes and deep snow: tales of winter hiking
MIDDLEBURY — In celebration of the 28th anniversary of the Green Mountain Club’s Taylor Outdoor Adventure Series, the Bread Loaf Section will host speaker Mary Lou Recor on…
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Backpacker to give advice for hiking adventures
MIDDLEBURY — What if you were walking along a trail and thought for a just a moment you could hear voices from the past? Voices of people shouting,…
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Take a hike! Bring a friend
ADDISON COUNTY — The fall, for my family, has always been synonymous with hiking. With its blazing foliage, rustic trails and scenic mountain vistas, Addison County is a…