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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
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
