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GORP Guide: Vermont Outdoors - A roundup of outdoor recreation in the Green Mountain state.

Green Mountain Gambols - Great day hikes along the Appalachian Trail in southern Vermont, all within a few hours of Beantown.

Favorite Hikes in the North-Central Green Mountains - Details on the big three: Camel's Hump, Smuggler's Notch, and Mount Mansfield; all near Stowe and the Mad River Valley.

Hiking in Green Mountain National Forest - A few dozen trail descriptions, including segments of the Long Trail and the Appalachian Trail.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail - Descriptions of the trail, its history, and contact information.

A Mountain Biking Mecca - Outside Central Vermont towns like Goshen, Rochester, and Leicester are trail systems that are rapidly becoming known as among the best in the East.

More of the Mecca - Near the Central Vermont towns of Bethel and Pittsfield, lots of riding along riverside trails and rolling though forests.

Cycling Central Vermont - A two-day tour into the heart of Vermont following rivers and streams.

Bridges of Bennington County - Vermont has the highest concentration of covered bridges, and some of the most beautiful are here in southern Vermont.

Trails in the Green Mountain National Forest - information on cycling and mountain biking trails in this beautiful forest in Vermont.

Mount Snow on Two Wheels - Mount Snow was among the pioneering ski hills to offer lift-served downhill mountain biking, and it's still one of the best. And their weekend Mountain Bike School is as good an introduction you can get to fat-tire riding.

Vermont's Rivers - Roundup of some of Vermont's best rivers for paddling, including the Batten Kill, Otter Creek, Lemon Fair, Winooski, Lamoille, Missisquoi, Connecticut, and the White.

Connecticut River Journey - Prime paddling between the Canadian border and the tiny New Hampshire town of Orford on New England's signature grand river. A long trip to the put-in, but you won't soon forget the experience.

Vermont Paddling - A look at the character of canoeing the Green Mountain State, with information on area canoe liveries and manufacturers.

Vermont Mountain Trout - Below the wood piles on the White River in central Vermont.

Vermont's Battenkill River - Not just another pretty river, this southern Vermont stream is one of the treasures of flyfishing. Arguably New England's best trout stream.

Fishing in Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest - Lists popular fishing spots within the Middlebury Ranger district of this forest in Vermont.

Routes in the Green Mountain National Forest - Pleasure driving is a popular outdoor activity in the Forest. People just like to get out on a winding country road and enjoy the scenery. The Green Mountain National Forest has several roads well suited for this type of adventure.

Getting to Know New England Skiing - Peter Oliver talks about the unique character of the ski hills in his home mountains.

Mad River Cult - Mike Finkel skis central Vermont's downhome retort to ski-industry glitz. Ski It If You Can!

3 Deep in Vermont - Writer Peter Oliver's take on Stowe, Killington, and Mt. Snow. Vermont's toughest slopes.

Snow is No Reason to Stay Inside - Tips for enjoying snowy adventures and great winter routes in Vermont.

Vermont Backcountry Ski Adventures - There's no shortage of backcountry ski trails in Vermont. Finding a beautiful, snow-blanketed route away from the hustle and bustle of civilized life is no problem. But finding the trailhead may be.

XC Ski Trails in the Green Mountain National Forest - Brief overview of some of the more popular spots in the GMNF.

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