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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
UVM Researcher says Vermonters are turning to nature to cope
By Ellie French People are turning to nature to cope with social upheaval during the pandemic, according to new research from the University of Vermont. A study led by Rachelle
Danger is my middle name!
By Kaitie Danger Eddington After years of waiting and months of collecting community votes, I have a middle name! I was not given a middle name at birth and have
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
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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
