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From the Trails: Youth need Outdoor Connection
It is indisputable that being outdoors provides myriad benefits to those who breathe the fresh air on a regular basis. Research has shown that extended time outdoors improves vision, lowers

From the Trails: Make outside the ‘in’ thing
Written by Kaitie Eddington and published in the Valley News on February 16th, 2022 When you think of beloved family memories, how many of them take place outdoors? We know

From the trails: Respecting our region’s outdoor resources
By Russell Hirschler Special to the Valley News published on January 25th, 2022 Over the past two years of the pandemic, one of the things that Upper Valley residents could

Trail project opens the outdoors to people with disabilities
Angela Ricker loved the sunshine and watching the trees move. While she delighted in the time she spent outdoors, it wasn’t always easy for her family to make it happen.

A Profound Show of Support
A successful fundraiser allows for updated trail maintenance equipment By Kaitie Eddington On Oct. 7 of last year, I was on the phone with Valley News reporter Alex Hanson, discussing

On the trails: The Faces Behind our Trails
As the days grow shorter and our primary trail work season comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on a fascinating range of Upper Valley Trails Alliance projects and

Ottauquechee River Trail marks active, successful first year
UVTA’s work on the Ottauquechee River Trail in Woodstock, VT. was featured in the Vermont Standard. Read about it in the PDF below! TheVermontStandard_20211021_D01_0

What is a Tracked Hauler?
DONATE NOW! This is a Tracked Hauler! A Tracked Hauler is a mechanized wheel barrow that can transport loads of material across rugged terrain with very little impact on the

UVTA on The River!
Russ Hirschler, UVTAs Executive Director, was interviewed on The River 93.9 to discuss our upcoming projects, the scope of our mission and motivate volunteers to join us! Click HERE to

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