Green Mountains—Vermont

Although the area covered in this itinerary is limited to the southern half of Vermont, the Green Mountains extend from the Massachusetts border to the Canadian Border. The mountains are known for their elevation, the many ski areas and the ease of access by road or trail to reach the area’s many points of interest.

Rutland, Vermont business district.

Of course Vermont is more than just a mountain range. Quaint New England towns like Rutland and Middleburg are part a region filled with waterfalls, covered bridges and other historic sites. Here is a very short list of things you can see:

National Recreation Areas

The United States Forest Service manages two national recreation areas that are at the center of this region. Both Moosalmoo and White Rocks National Recreation Areas were in 2006. This has prevented development and kept the area open to a variety of recreational opportunities that include camping, hiking, cross country skiing and mountain biking. Both the Appalachian and Long Trails extend through this section of the Green Mountains.

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park

The name of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is meant to honor the families who owned and managed this forest land. The centerpiece the historical park is the magnificent Queen Anne Victorian Marsh home. The land was donated to the United States Park Service in 1992.

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

Perhaps America’s most famous sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens lived on his Cornish, New Hampshire estate from 1885 until his death in 1907. The Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park was established in 1977 to preserve the site. Saint-Gaudens is open to the public and maintains an artist in residence program.