Views of Vermont

Trail Family at 1700 miles.

    We're getting close to the end of this part of our AT journey.  Today we hiked about 15 miles.  It was one of the only days of hiking we've had during this round that contained consistently good views. It was a beautiful day, and since it's the end of July, we even got to enjoy some organic trail treats, since the blackberries are just starting to ripen here in Vermont.

Foraging for blackberries.

    We hiked up lots of small hills today, and through lots of open fields, which is a departure from the "green tunnel"of Vermont forest we've been in for the past couple of weeks.  It was so nice to have such nice views all day.

Vermont Fields. 

     We had to walk on the road through town for the last bit of our hike today.  It's always interesting to see what kind of accommodations - if any - the trail towns make for hikers.  Some towns really go all out to make hikers feel at home.  I love seeing the little bits of trail magic the towns have to offer.

Hiker friendly!