The UVM Center on Disability and Community Inclusion hosts a podcast talking about disability in Vermont. In Episode 29, Audrey Homan interviews Lynn McNamara from the Vermont Chapter of The Nature Conservancy about accessible natural outdoor areas.
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Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) Accessible Waterway Access Survey Report
In partnership with the Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program of the National Parks Service, the NFCT would like to improve access to waterways of the Northern Forest for adaptive paddlers and anyone with a disability or mobility challenge who might be interested in paddling, whether or not they have participated in water sports before.
A survey of adaptive paddlers was created and distributed to collect this information, and the survey received 85 responses from across the paddling community. Read the summary report of the survey results.
2025 FPR Recreation Grant Opportunities: Save the Dates!
The Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation will be launching two outdoor recreation grant opportunities this Fall! Save the following dates for upcoming releases and events to stay informed about these […]
Worcester Range Management Unit Long-Range Management Plan Finalized
ANR recently announced the adoption of a new long-range management plan for the Worcester Range Management Unit (WRMU). The WRMU plan establishes the management direction for these lands, based on expert assessments by Agency of Natural Resources staff and extensive public feedback. Community engagement was strong, with over 1,350 comments received during public scoping and the draft plan comment periods combined, highlighting widespread interest in the future stewardship of this ecologically significant and beloved landscape.
2025 International Trails Summit – April 15-17, 2025 Call for Presentations and Award Nominations DEADLINES EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 20
American Trails and the Professional Trail Builders Association announces RFP for presentations
Capturing Adaptive Bike Assessments
Sevenpairs Studio videographers were out on the trail on August 23 at Tucker Hill, capturing footage of an adaptive bike assessment by Vermont Adaptive and Vermont Mountain Biking Association.


