Articles & Press Releases
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
Outdoor Activities for Kids
By Kaitie Eddington COVID-19 has brought about many unforseen changes this year, including the closure of public schools in VT/NH for the remainder of the school year. If you are
Wholesome Tips for Social Distancing
The term Social Distancing has been thrown around as a protective measure against contracting COVID-19. Social distancing is a set of infection control actions intended to stop or slow down
Five Ways Hiking is Good For You
Hiking in nature is not only good for our bodies, it’s good for our moods, our minds, and our relationships, too. Written by Jill Suttie I’m a hiker—“born to hike,”
On the Trails: with birth of Daughter, author ponders future in the outdoors
Three months ago, we welcomed a new baby into our lives. She has big puffy cheeks, crystal blue eyes and a whole life ahead of her that’s ours to try
Lake Morey in the New York Times!
Lake Morey in Fairlee, VT (also the location of our UVTA Skate-a-Thon event) was featured in an essay in today’s New York Times. The essay titled: Searching for a River
Americans are Spending Less Time Outside
A new study by Outdoor Foundation finds we’re playing outside less than we did a decade ago. Written by Maura Fox of Outside Online Americans are spending less time outdoors,
Board Changes at the Upper Valley Trails Alliance
Contact: Russell Hirschler, Executive Director Upper Valley Trails Alliance (802) 649-9075 russell.hirschler@uvtrails.org January 15, 2020 The Upper Valley Trails Alliance (UVTA) is pleased to announce that Beth Krusi of Norwich,
On the Trails: Proximity, accessibility key to increased use
Many people believe that we have an abundance of wonderful trails in the Upper Valley. This is true, when taken as a whole, but quality, proximity and access can be
Watching Wildlife: 5 Hikes to see Special Species
By Emma Tutein, UNH Cooperative Extension New Hampshire’s Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) are wildlife species that are rare or declining. In New Hampshire we have 169 SGCN identified
Mental Health Benefits of Trails
Beyond the physical health benefits of trails, the mental health benefits of trails is also invaluable. Written by American Trails Almost all outdoor recreation activities involve trails in some capacity,
