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A new section of the Long Trail on Belvidere Mountain in Eden replaced a steep, eroded path with a more durable route when it opened Sept.

4. The effort — built by Green Mountain Club with professional crews and volunteers — helps protect the forest and offers safer hiking.

The annual Smugglers' Notch Ski and Board Sale ended Sunday at Saint Michael's College (Colchester), where Vermont families saved on winter sports gear while supporting youth ski programs, with vendors recording nearly 1,000 transactions during the three-day event.

A boat sank at a Colchester marina Sunday evening, spilling fuel into Lake Champlain, and crews contained the spill while planning to remove the wreck on Monday.

Passion 4 Paws hosted an adoption event at a local car dealership in South Burlington where 13 rescue dogs were presented to families as rising costs have stressed pet care.

The nonprofit plans another event but has not announced a date.

The Vermont chapter of the American Cancer Society is hosting Strides walks throughout October to raise funds for breast cancer care + research, with a recent event in South Burlington where survivor Julie Jones shared her experience.

Volunteers are needed to support the Vermont International Film Festival scheduled Oct.

16-25 at Main Street Landing in Burlington. Helpers will receive free passes and assist with screenings at the Film House, Black Box, and the Screening Room.

Nordic walking uses poles to turn a regular walk into a full-body exercise by engaging over 90% of muscles—boosting strength and balance.

Fitness expert Andrea Marcellus said proper form is key to avoiding joint strain as Burlington walkers explore this effective workout trend.

Visitors flocked to Vermont foliage hotspots over the holiday weekend, with long wait times on Saturday at Mad River Glen where the single-chair lift delayed many visitors; rides begin at 10 a.m. today before ski season starts.