Kula Yoga Fest
I learned a lot about yoga from watching various sessions and talking with instructors and participants who came from all over the U.S.
I was especially interested in the Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga class which was offered several times during the weekend. The session I watched was taught by Jana Olen of Sup Yo Adventures.
Vermont Huts & Trails And Velomont
Mountain bike enthusiasts have been working for years on the trail that when finished, will knit together existing trail networks, connect 27 communities, and include 30 new huts and five downtown hostels for overnight stays.
New trail construction is now ramping up after years spent on permits, plans and public input.
Riding The Rails In Lincoln
Last week I had a most enjoyable ten mile round-trip on an old logging railroad dating back to 1848. We boarded at the Hobo Railroad in Lincoln and headed south along the same route Linda and I have enjoyed aboard the dinner train.
A Visit To The SIG SAUER Academy
The SIG SAUER Experience Center is a 40,000 square foot facility located on the campus of the SIG SAUER Academy. It features the SIG SAUER flagship retail showroom, state-of-the-art indoor shooting ranges and an interactive museum depicting the history of SIG SAUER. I found the museum of great interest and spent a lot of time there.
The Civilian Conservation Corps Did Much For The Region
I have long had an interest in the CCC, especially the many projects it undertook in Vermont and New Hampshire. A few years ago I went to Plymouth to the Museum of the White Mountains to hear Dave Govatski speak about the camps in NH. Impressed, I vowed to interview him in the future. Much intervened but last month it finally happened when he appeared on my show on WYKR.
Pig Riding
For a little perspective, remember the 50s was a time when cowboys reigned and the movies made them our heroes. Think Roy Rogers, Gene Autry and the Lone Ranger.
We worked out a plan whereby one of us got up in a tree while the other herded the pigs underneath so the one in the tree could jump on board.
Bretton Woods Canopy Tour Provides A Memorable Experience
In my travels around the U.S. and its territories to work, I always try to find time to experience a zip line or take a white water rafting trip, two activities I greatly enjoy. Thus I have experienced a wide variety of zip lines and rafted many white water rivers.
Riding The Rails
It was a new experience for Linda and me but one I would do again. We were in the village off Silver Lake, New Hampshire riding on a two seat pedal-powered track vehicle called a railbike.
Vermont Coverts Woodlands For Wildlife
In 1983, the Ruffed Grouse Society received a grant to look at ways of reaching the millions of private forest landowners throughout the United States with wildlife management information.
New Hampshire Fish And Game’s Mark Beauchesne Highlights Department Activities
Just listening to him talk, you quickly realize he is an enthusiastic hunter and angler who spends much of his free time pursuing those activities. Bird hunting being one of his favorite sports.
Beauchesne started at Fish and Game as a volunteer 28 years ago and soon became a full time employee holding many different jobs over the years. He is currently Programs Manager in the Public Information and Education Division.
Remembering Route 66
I was not enamored of Los Angeles and after a short time, returned home to Vermont with Bob Poutre also via Route 66. Bob had moved to California with his wife Betty a year or two before and was moving back to Vermont.
Leave Fawns Alone
Fawns do not attempt to evade predators during their first few weeks, instead relying on camouflage and stillness to remain undetected. During these times, fawns learn critical survival skills from their mothers. Bringing a fawn into a human environment results in separation from its mother, and it usually results in a sad ending for the animal..
Women & Our Woods
They pointed out that despite their growing presence, women are still less likely to engage in forest management activities because of lack of support and access to information. This is where the Women & Our Woods (WOW-VT) program comes in, supporting women in their role as forest stewards and providing the tools and community they need to succeed.
Biologist Jud Kratzer Talk Fishing In The Kingdom
The St. Johnsbury District covers the Wells River watershed north to the Quebec border and includes the Memphremagog watershed and the upper Lamoile watershed over to Morrisville..
Turkey Hunting Opens Friday In Twin States
A successful hunter in Vermont’s spring turkey seasons must report their turkey within 48 hours to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. This can be done at a local big game reporting station or online at Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s website.
Youth Turkey Hunting Is This Weekend
“The youth and novice turkey hunting weekend provides an excellent opportunity for experienced hunters to teach young or new hunters how to safely and successfully hunt wild turkeys,” said Toni Mikula, Vermont’s wild turkey biologist.
Restoration Of Wild Turkeys Celebrated In Pawlet Saturday
The restoration of native wild turkeys to our state is important biologically, ecologically and for the heritage value of their return for all Vermonters to enjoy,” said Vermont Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Jason Batchelder. “It was accomplished after a thorough scientific assessment to ensure we again had suitable habitat that would support a population of wild turkeys.
Local Students Win F&W Art Contest
We have waited all winter and Saturday we finally get a chance to fish for trout in Vermont’s lakes and streams. As is usual, opening weekend the fishing will likely be slow as the water will still be cold and my well be high and fast.
Be Bear Aware, Be Part Of The Solution, Not Part Of The Problem
“Preventing bears from having access to human-related foods is key to successful coexistence with these long-lived and intelligent animals,” said Comeau.
Local Women Travel To The Antarctic
For St. Johnsbury resident Dr. Joyce Dobbertin and Lyndon residents Patty Emery and Larissa Flynn the Antarctic trip was just the most recent of many trips the three adventurous explorers have taken around the world.