Articles & Press Releases
Out & About: Groups to study trail accessibility
Written by Liz Sauchelli During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vermont’s trails — like many others throughout the country — saw increased use and interest. As organizations examined
On the Trails: The ‘A’ in UVTA stands for Alliance
Written by Karen Kaliski Walkers, hikers and runners might be surprised to learn about the outsized contribution Upper Valley Trail Alliance (UVTA) makes to the trails they love. Matt Oscadal
Here in Hanover: STOAKED Trail Race Feature
Click HERE to check out a special article about our STOAKED Trail Race featured at Here in Hanover magazine!
On the Trails: Upper Valley Trails Alliance still growing strong at 25
Written by Russell Hirschler Imagine it’s February 1999. Some Upper Valley residents are sharing top songs on Napster (if they can find a reliable internet connection), some have started to
On the Trails: Volunteers work to repair Upper Valley trails damaged by storms
Written by Liz Sauchelli WOODSTOCK — The Ottauquechee River Trail averaged around 500 visitors a week during peak months until last July’s flooding, which left behind debris along the trail,
On the Trails: Upper Valley a fertile locale for nonprofit organizations
Written by Kaitie Eddington Have you ever wondered how a nonprofit organization comes to be … or why? A nonprofit organization is a legal entity organized for a collective, public
On the Trails: The healing power of the great outdoors
Written by Randy Richardson A good friend once pointed out to me that we never seem to refer to the “great indoors.” Two major surgeries in recent months have powerfully
On the Trails: Teens tackle trail work in soggy summer
By Randy Richardson As the summer of 2023 comes to an end, it is leaving many of us with potent and lasting impressions, from the traumatic to the inspirational. Constant
On the Trails: Trails need to be accessible to everyone
By Russell Hirschler The work of the Upper Valley Trails Alliance is based on four central tenets: equitable access, conservation and sustainability, physical and mental health, and economic development. Together
Protecting Peaceful Places in Unprecedented Times
By VIVA GOETZE For the Upper Valley Trails Alliance published in the Valley News November 14, 2023. Viva Goetze, left, and Eva Holtoff paint a blaze on a trail
Rainy weather puts damper on Summer activities
Written by Liz Sauchelli and published in the Valley News 07/16/2023 Endurance athletes had already started arriving in the area for the Vermont 100 race when the flooding hit the
Getting Out There: A Trail for All
Upper Valley Trails Alliance Builds Accessible Trail in Milton Frye Nature Area Written by Molly Shimko and published in the Norwich Times Summer 2023 Edition With mud season having come
