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Stark Mountain (Vermont)
Stark Mountain (also known as General Stark Mountain) is a mountain in the Green Mountains in the U.S. state of Vermont. Located in the town of Fayston in Washington County, the mountain summit is in elevation. Stark Mountain is named after General John Stark, hero of the Battle of Bennington fought in 1777. Drainage basin Stark Mountain stands within the watershed of Lake Champlain, which drains into the Richelieu River in Québec, the Saint Lawrence River, and then eventually into the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. On the east side of the ridge, Stark Mountain drains into Mill Brook, thence into the Mad River, the Winooski River, and into Lake Champlain. On the west side of the ridge, Stark Mountain drains into the Huntington River and into the Winooski River. Hiking The Long Trail traverses the summit of Stark Mountain, approximately north of Mount Ellen. The closest side trail providing access to this section of the Long Trail is the Jerusalem Trail in Starksboro, Vermont, whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, nine Minor Outlying Islands, and 326 Indian reservations. The United States is also in free association with three Pacific Island sovereign states: the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. It is the world's third-largest country by both land and total area. It shares land borders with Canada to its north and with Mexico to its south and has maritime borders with the Bahamas, Cuba, Russia, and other nations. With a population of over 333 million, it is the most populous country in the Americas and the third most populous in the world. The national capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. and its most populous city and principal financial center is New York City. Paleo-Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mad River (Vermont)
The Mad River is a tributary to the Winooski River in Vermont. It has its headwaters in Granville Gulf, then flows north through the towns of Warren, Waitsfield, and Moretown before entering the Winooski River just downstream from Middlesex. Other towns within the Mad River watershed are the entire Town of Fayston and a portion of the Town of Duxbury. Relative to other rivers in the state, the Mad River is fairly rocky and clear, making it a popular for swimming. In the summer of 2008, didymo, or Rock Snot, was found in the upper portions of the river. The Mad River Valley is a popular region with tourists due to its picturesque scenery and two ski areas, Mad River Glen and Sugarbush Resort. Since 1990, the Friends of the Mad River – a non-profit formed to preserve and protect the recreational, ecological and aesthetic resources of the Mad River – has been engaged in citizen-based water quality monitoring, river restoration, land conservation, and public education and o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
VTDigger
VTDigger is an investigative journalism platform that reports on politics, businesses, events, and public policy of Vermont. VTDigger was founded in September 2009 by its current Executive Director, Anne Galloway, who was nominated for the "Vermonter of the Year Award" by ''The Burlington Free Press'' in 2016. In 2010, VTDigger merged with the Vermont Journalism Trust, a non-profit organization that currently publishes the site. Published by a non-profit, a substantial part of its support comes from a governmental unit(s) and/or from the general public, including sponsors, gifts, and organization membership. According to the Institute for Nonprofit News (INN), "In the second least-populous state in the country, VTDigger is averaging nearly 300,000 monthly users, has a staff of 19 full-time employees, and an annual budget over $1.5 million" as of May 2018. VTDigger has received substantial public support from government agencies and other sources, including over $1.725 million in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Molly Stark
Molly Stark, née Elizabeth Page (February 16, 1737 – June 29, 1814) was the wife of General John Stark, made famous by his battle cry during the American Revolutionary War. Described as "mother of 11 children, homemaker, patriot, and defender of the household", there are locations and landmarks named for her in at least four states. Biography Elizabeth Page was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, on February 16, 1737, to Puritans Caleb Page and Elizabeth Merrill. Her father was "a successful merchant, militia captain, and surveyor." Her mother died when she was five, and she was adopted by her aunt, Ruth Wallingford, a widow with 10 children of her own. She spent 10 years with the Wallingfords, then returned to live with her father in Starkstown (current Dunbarton, New Hampshire) in 1752 at the age of 15. Her father owned slaves, which was not common in New Hampshire. She married John Stark on August 20, 1758; it was apparently John Stark who gave his wife the nickname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Mountains In Vermont
This is a list of mountains in the U.S. state of Vermont. List Gallery Mount Mansfield photos File:Jericho & Mt Mansfield aerial 2019-04-06.jpg, Aerial eastward view from Jericho File:Mt mansfield 06212004.JPG, Top of Mount Mansfield facing west File:1chin.jpg, Eastward view of "The Chin" File:Mount Mansfield, Vermont - panoramio (6).jpg, View from the northeast File:4chin.jpg, Top of Mount Mansfield facing south Killington Peak photos File:Killington 1.jpg, Top of Killington facing north File:Killington 3.jpg, Top of Killington facing west File:Killington 2.jpg, Top of Killington facing west Camel's Hump Mountain Photos File:CamelsHumpMt 20150724.jpg, Eastward view of Camel's Hump Mountain from South Burlington File:CamelsHumpVT2012.jpg, Westward view of the summit File:CamelsHumpFromWest 20151019.jpg, View from the northwest Woodbury Mountain Photos File:Buffalo from Hardwick Farms Rd 229.jpg, View of Woodbury from Hardwick Farms Road facing WSW File:Buffalo from Moun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Appalachian Gap
The Appalachian Gap is a mountain pass in the Green Mountains of Vermont. The highest point of the pass is located in Chittenden County, about west of the boundary between Chittenden and Washington County. The pass is in the Camel's Hump State Park. On the east side, Appalachian Gap is drained by Mill Brook, which drains into the Mad River, the Winooski River, and into Lake Champlain. To the west, the gap is drained by Beaver Meadow Brook, which drains into the Huntington River, another tributary of the Winooski River. Lake Champlain drains into the Richelieu River in Quebec, thence into the Saint Lawrence River, and into the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. The Long Trail, a hiking trail running the length of Vermont, crosses Appalachian Gap between Stark Mountain to the south, and Baby Stark Mountain to the north. The Gap is a very popular route for tourists and affords excellent views of the Champlain Valley, Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. It is also a popular m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mad River Glen
Mad River Glen is a ski area in Fayston, Vermont. Located within the Green Mountain range, it sits in the Mad River Valley. Though not considered a large ski area, it has a vertical drop of , which ranks 14th in New England, and its terrain was ranked by ''Ski'' magazine as the most challenging on the east coast of the United States. Mad River Glen averages over of snow a year and maintains a traditional form of New England skiing that emphasizes snow preservation on narrow trails with little grooming instead of man-made snow on wide boulevards. It has one of only two single chairlifts left in the country and does not allow snowboarding. It is one of a very limited number of ski cooperatives. Individuals purchase publicly available shares and attend regular "Town Hall" meetings, voting on issues regarding the area and management of the cooperative. History Mad River Glen was founded in 1947 by Roland Palmedo who led a group of investors that included members of the Rocke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camel's Hump State Forest
Camel's Hump State Forest (alternatively Camels Hump State Forest) covers a total of in two blocks in the U.S. state of Vermont. Stevens Block comprises in Buels Gore, Fayston, and Starksboro in Chittenden, Washington, and Addison counties, respectively. Howe Block covers in Waitsfield and Fayston, both in Washington county. The forest is managed by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. Description The Stevens Block of Camel's Hump State Forest is managed for wildlife habitat and timber resources. The Long Trail skirts the eastern edge of this block of the forest. Parking is available at Appalachian Gap on Vermont Route 17. The Howe Block of Camel's Hump State Forest is a popular mountain biking destination. There are numerous trails in the area including Busternut Trail, Clinic Trail, Cyclone Trail, and Enchanted Forest Trail. Parking is available at either end of Tucker Hill Road in Fayston. See also * Camel's Hump Camel's Hump (alternati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starksboro, Vermont
Starksboro is a town in Addison County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,756 at the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census. Geography Starksboro is located in the northeast corner of Addison County, along the western edge of the Green Mountains. Vermont Route 116 runs through the town center, leading north to Hinesburg, Vermont, Hinesburg and South Burlington, Vermont, South Burlington and south to Bristol, Vermont, Bristol and East Middlebury, Vermont, East Middlebury. Vermont Route 17 crosses the southern part of the town, leading east across the Green Mountains to Mad River Glen ski area and the town of Waitsfield, Vermont, Waitsfield, and west to Bristol and the Champlain Valley. According to the United States Census Bureau, Starksboro has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.42%, is water. History The Town was named after John Stark, a prominent Officer from the New Hampshire Militia during the Revolutionary War. The Robinson Elementary School is named ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Ellen (Vermont)
Mount Ellen is a mountain in the Green Mountains in the U.S. state of Vermont. Located at the northern edge of the Green Mountain National Forest in Washington County, the summit of Mount Ellen is in the northwest corner of Warren but the mountain extends into Fayston to the north and Lincoln to the west. Together with Lincoln Peak to the south, the slopes of Mount Ellen are home to the Sugarbush Resort. Mount Ellen is one of a handful of peaks in Vermont. At , it is tied (with Camel's Hump) for the third-highest mountain in the state. History The origin of the mountain's name is unclear. One theory is that Joseph Battell, a publisher, environmentalist, and philanthropist from Middlebury, Vermont, named Mount Ellen after the fictional character in his book "Ellen, or the Whisperings of an Old Pine" published in 1903. Another theory is that the mountain was named for Ellen Douglas, the heroine in Sir Walter Scott's poem ''The Lady of the Lake'' published in 1810. Drainage bas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Long Trail
The Long Trail is a hiking trail located in Vermont, running the length of the state. It is the oldest long-distance trail in the United States, constructed between 1910 and 1930 by the Green Mountain Club. The club remains the primary organization responsible for the trail, and is recognized by the state legislature as "the founder, sponsor, defender, and protector" of the Long Trail System. History The Long Trail was conceived in 1909 by James P. Taylor who was at the time the assistant headmaster of Vermont Academy in Saxtons River, Vermont. Taylor lobbied other Vermont residents who shared his dream of a mission to "make the Vermont mountains play a larger part in the life of the people by protecting and maintaining the Long Trail system and fostering, through education, the stewardship of Vermont's hiking trails and mountains". In 1910, work began on the construction of America's first long-distance hiking path. The GMC completed the Long Trail in 1930. Geography The Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huntington River
Huntington may refer to: Places Canada * Huntington, Nova Scotia New Zealand * Huntington, New Zealand a suburb in Hamilton, New Zealand United Kingdom * Huntington, Cheshire, England * Huntington, East Lothian, Scotland * Huntington, Herefordshire, England * Huntington, North Yorkshire, England * Huntington, Shropshire, England * Huntington, Staffordshire, England United States * Huntington, Arkansas * Huntington, Connecticut * Huntington, Marion County, Florida * Huntington, Putnam County, Florida * Huntington, Georgia (other), four places * Huntington County, Indiana * Huntington, Indiana, seat of Huntington County, Indiana * Huntington, Iowa * Huntington, Maryland (other), two places * Huntington, Massachusetts, a New England town ** Huntington (CDP), Massachusetts, the main village in the town * Huntington, Missouri * Huntington, Nevada, ghost town * Huntington, New York, the most populous settlement named Huntington ** Huntington (CDP), New Yo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
