On the Trails: Race equity an issue in the outdoors, too
By Josie Bourne Just students check their work on a math problem or proofread an essay, when I finish a section of trail I’ve been working on, the final step […]
Fill in the Blank: Fundraiser lets donor give woman a middle name
By Alex Hanson NORWICH — While she was working with an all-girl high school trail crew, Kaitie Eddington, program manager for the Upper Valley Trails Alliance, told a story about […]
On the trails: Stewards in training
By Kaitie Eddington Summer at the Upper Valley Trails Alliance, as always, has been an absolute dream. Our days as a staff are busy with trail work and spending time […]
On the Trails: When it comes to getting outdoors, parents know best.
Despite my parents’ protests to the contrary, I remember being a complete nincompoop as a child. We did not eat out at a restaurant as a family until I was […]
Join the Alliance! Learn more about UVTA’s Impact
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On the Trails: Clearing work therapeutic in a world on lockdown
The last few months have felt more like years. Lockdown with family, working from home, Zoom calls and a steady barrage of troubling news have all contributed to the warping […]
On the trails: Reaching out to nature for comfort
In the last decade, there has been a decline in outdoor engagement in younger generations, making nature an underrated and often underutilized resource with today’s families. This is attributed to […]
Outdoor Activities for Kids
By Kaitie Eddington COVID-19 has brought about many unforseen changes this year, including the closure of public schools in VT/NH for the remainder of the school year. If you are […]
Wholesome Tips for Social Distancing
The term Social Distancing has been thrown around as a protective measure against contracting COVID-19. Social distancing is a set of infection control actions intended to stop or slow down […]
Five Ways Hiking is Good For You
Hiking in nature is not only good for our bodies, it’s good for our moods, our minds, and our relationships, too. Written by Jill Suttie I’m a hiker—“born to hike,” […]
