On the Trails: Hanover High student feels the pull of the outdoors
By Aida Bauer Teenagers can be discerning. Not everything appeals to us, but the drive to get outside has increased during this disorienting time. This is apparent even in our […]
Trail Finder connects businesses with adventure in Vermont & New Hampshire
UVTA’s Executive Director, Russell Hirschler, was interviewed by WCAX on the Trailside Services feature on Trail Finder! Click HERE to watch the broadcast. QUECHEE, Vt. (WCAX) – Hiking and […]
On the Trails: Pay Attention to the Hidden Power of the Outdoors
By ABIGAIL JOHNSON As a sophomore in college, I’ve often felt the acute, if mostly untrue, fear that the choices I make now will have lasting impacts on the rest […]
5 Ways to Give Back on Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day from the Upper Valley Trails Alliance! We love the planet and know that spending time in nature is essential for our physical and mental health. If you, […]
On the Trails: Mud season presents a slate of challenges
By Sean Ogle The last year has been difficult for everyone. Even in our idyllic corner of the world, we’ve been confined to our homes, isolated from loved ones and […]
Trail Finder puts trails and local businesses on the map!
By Meghan McCarthy McPhaul When the pandemic shut down much of the country last spring, many people took to the trails close to home — some of them for the […]
On the Trails: Nature helps fight off winter doldrums
By Kaitie Eddington As many know, I am not an Upper Valley native. I grew up in Utah and moved to the Upper Valley in 2017 after graduating from Southern […]
On the Trails: Dogs are a great addition to hiking when owners behave
By Randy Richardson I owe much of my physical and mental health to my two wonderful dogs, Atlas and Kaya. I love hiking and the outdoors and I am committed […]
Commentary: Outdoor recreation proved essential during COVID-19 pandemic
One year ago, the staff of the Upper Valley Trails Alliance was busy cleaning our trail tools after a season of use and storing them in our lending toolshed. We […]
On the Trails: Reminded of nature’s beauty through a child’s eyes
My wife, Heather Buckner, and I welcomed our first child into our lives last year. I have watched my baby say her first words, take her first steps and discover […]
