North Country Trail earns recognition

Vermont gained its third national park last week, with the Dec. 8 designation of “Unit Status” for the North Country National Scenic Trail by the National Park Service. It is the nation’s longest National Scenic Trail at 4,800 miles, linking eight northern states: Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota. 

EAST MIDDLEBURY — As the sun was coming up on Oct. 1, Kevin Russell embarked on a journey by foot and bike across Addison County. He aimed to hike the 44.3-mile stretch of the North Country Trail, which winds its way on a proposed route through the Champl … (read more)