With Vermont’s 16-day rifle deer season beginning Saturday, Nov. 13, officials at the Green Mountain National Forest (GMNF) are encouraging the public to use caution and to be visible and mindful of their surroundings in the coming weeks. Saturday marks […]
Tag: Green Mountain National Forest
Killington, Local News, Local Organizations
Appalachian Trail protected in Killington
Conservation of 629-acres on both sides of the National Scenic Trail ensures natural character, recreational access and critical wildlife habitat The Conservation Fund, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), announced the protection of 629 acres surrounding the Appalachian […]
Local News
$5 Christmas trees available from the Green Mountain National Forest
Fourth-graders can redeem a voucher for a free tree RUTLAND—U.S. Forest Service officials in Vermont are encouraging the public to purchase Christmas tree removal permits should they be interested in a $5 tree for the holidays, according to a Nov. […]
Op - Ed, Opinion
Hunting dogs: Finding a solution won’t be easy
By Angelo Lynn The story of two hikers and their small dog being attacked by a pack of hunting hound dogs while hiking in the Green Mountain National Forest near the Goshen-Ripton border is as shocking as it is frightening. […]
Featured, Local News
Officials: Rainbow Family members are cleaning forest area
By Sarah Olsen, VTDigger A banner welcomed people to the Rainbow Family gathering this month in Mt. Tabor
Letter
Police use strong-arm tactics at Rainbow Gathering
Dear Editor, I am writing regarding the Rainbow Family of Living Light Gathering of the Tribes that has been setting up in the Green Mountain National Forest in Mount Tabor. I am a California native who has travelled to Vermont […]
Local News
Woman accused of daylight dognapping from Humane Society
By Sarah Olsen, VTDigger.org PITTSFORD — A 20-year-old woman from Maine who is accused of stealing a dog from an animal shelter in Pittsford was arrested Thursday where the Rainbow Family group is gathering in the Green Mountain National Forest, […]
State News
U.S. Forest Service to provide Vermont’s capitol Christmas tree
All Vermont fourth graders can get a free Christmas tree cut from national forest land RUTLAND – Gov. Peter Shumlin announced Monday, Nov. 23, that for the first time in Vermont history, the State House Christmas tree will come from […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
VT Backcountry Community builds momentum, plans 3rd annual forum
©Brian Mohr/EmberPhoto There’s never a shortage of fresh powder in the backcountry! Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. — ROCHESTER — On Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m., the doors will open at the Pierce Hall Community Center in Rochester for the 3rd Annual […]
Sports
National Forest backcountry ski gets OK
By Evan Johnson GOSHEN/ROCHESTER — A proposed backcountry skiing glade in the Green Mountain National Forest took a step forward early this month when it received approval from U.S. Forest Service officials. The project, created out of a growing local […]