Vermont Skiing
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Betsy Sylvester’s friendly candor and sense of humor make her an easy person to talk with. Born in the Adirondacks at Saranac Lake, New York, she has lived in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom since her early 20s. Although she might not see herself as one who lives “on the edge,” she’s a late-bloomer who started roller blading and downhill skiing in her late 40s. Now 52, she has taken up the sport of curling and says she really enjoys sweeping the stone. More to the point, Sylvester enjoys helping people help themselves and has found her calling as a teacher of adults. In 1999, she went to work for the NEKCA’s Micro Business Development Program and in 2000, began coordinating the Women’s Rural Entrepreneurial Network (WREN) luncheons in the St. Johnsbury area. In 2001, with two of her Micro-Business clients, Sylvester co-founded Connections!, an ongoing women’s networking group that subsequently acquired a $5000 grant from the Vermont Women’s Fund and developed the beginnings of a resource l ... [Read More]
bernie :: article :: IT'S MY TURN: CONSERVING VERMONT'S FOREST FUTURE
The Chittenden Uplands project is an ongoing effort to conserve an area of 8,515 acres that stretches from the Winooski River to Mount Mansfield State Forest in fast-growing Bolton, Richmond, and Jericho. This year's funding will help permanently protect 2.5 miles of the Long Trail, preserve critical habitat for wildlife, and guarantee public access for recreation ranging from hunting and fishing to hiking, skiing, and snowmobiling. ... [Read More]
Recreation.gov
snow/ice activities (overall), sledding, downhill skiing, ice skating outdoors, ... Unlike some of the wildlife that live within them, America’s public land / recreation areas do not hibernate for the winter. Rather, many of these areas are open to a host of recreational opportunies unique to the season. Cross-country and downhill skiing as well as snowshoeing, snowboarding, and dogsledding are just a few of the activities that you can enjoy on public lands. Licensing, fees and seasonal restrictions vary from site to site. ... [Read More]
Division of Bird Habitat Conservation Vermont: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The total project area will be open to the public for such recreational activities as birding, hunting, fishing, boating, trapping, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing. In addition, the societal values of water quality improvement, erosion and storm damage reduction, flood control, and increased surface and groundwater supply will be enhanced. Increased eco-tourism benefits to the State can also be expected as the Refuge becomes established. ... [Read More]
Recreation.gov
The Finger Lakes National Forest provides plenty of "room to roam," with few restrictions on recreation use. Popular recreation activities include auto travel, blueberry picking, hunting and fishing, observing nature and wildlife, camping, hiking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, and snowmobiling. The Forest has over 25 miles of interconnecting trails, including the 12 mile Interloken National Recreation Trail and two miles of the Finger Lakes Trail. Attractions include spacious pastures, cool ravines, and varied forests. ... [Read More]
Transportation & Aviation
Finally, Congressman Sanders has been very supportive of Amtrak , and rail transportation in general, as an affordable and enjoyable alternative to travel from our rural state to the urban centers of the East Coast Corridor. In addition, Vermont's tourism and skiing industries largely depend on Amtrak service to bring consumers into the state. Rail service also keeps Vermont roads from becoming more crowded, and reduces air pollution. ... [Read More]
Our Location
. Sightseeing, skiing, hiking, camping, biking, fishing, antiquing and canoeing are but a few leisure time activities. Nearby towns such as Woodstock, Vermont and Hanover, New Hampshire offer a variety of cultural and social opportunities with museums, theater, concerts, shops and fine dining. ... [Read More]
The Vermont - The United States Mint
The design honors the "Green Mountain State," the first state admittedto the Union after the original 13 colonies. Vermont is most famous forits skiing and the production of maple sugar and syrup. Until the 1800swhen cane sugar was introduced, Americans relied on Vermont's maple sugar formuch of its sugar supply. Also featured on the quarter is Camel's HumpMountain in the northern half of Vermont's Green Mountains. Camel's Hump is easily recognized by its unique double-humped profile and isone of the highest peaks in Vermont. ... [Read More]
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