Trails

Last July, floods closed the 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. The trail was damaged by flooding again this year, but more than 81 miles of it is open this summer for bike riders, hikers, horseback riders and others.

Mountain bike season is underway, and Nick Bennette of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association has tips for staying safe as trails begin to open up.

The state started surveying towns and planning commissions along the roadway this month to gauge interest in the project.

Popular trail networks in the Green Mountain State suffered significant damage in July’s flooding. But the damage could have been a lot worse. That’s according to the Green Mountain Club, which maintains the Long Trail network. Since Tropical Storm Irene in 2011, they’ve been preparing for major flooding by implementing more climate-resilient designs and maintenance on their trails.

The 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail that crosses northern Vermont is expected to be fully open by the beginning of February. Organizers hope the trail will boost tourism and create new opportunities for nearby communities while maintaining their character.

It's a 66-mile journey that traverses 26,600 feet in elevation. It requires skis, skins, crampons and more. But for St. Johnsbury native Hillary Gerardi,…

Riders of all-terrain vehicles in Vermont are increasingly asking for access to town roads. ATV clubs have found a warm welcome in a dozen or more towns…

The issue of unauthorized trail use by motorized off-road vehicles has been brought back before the Worcester Select Board this summer. The minutes of the…