The Local Trail

Every trail has a story. We’d love to hear yours.

Some of Vermont’s best adventures aren’t found in guidebooks. They’re discovered along a quiet woodland trail, beside a winding river, at a small-town gathering, or through the people who make our communities special.

The Local Trail is about discovering and celebrating those experiences—and we’d love your help.

What can you share?

• Through Your Lens: Photographs of Vermont’s outdoors and communities.
• Trails & Adventures: Favorite places to hike, bike, ski, paddle, or simply explore.
• Community Stories: Interesting people, projects, and organizations making a difference.
• Upcoming Events: Outdoor activities and community gatherings worth sharing.
• Local Businesses & Organizations: Vermont makers, independent businesses, and organizations with stories worth telling.

Your story matters

You don’t need to be a professional photographer, writer, or adventurer. Sometimes the simplest moments make the best stories. Use the form below to share yours.

Submissions are reviewed before publication. We may contact you for additional information. Not every submission will be published, and your email address will never be displayed publicly.

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Send us your story

Name *

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What Would You Like to Share? *Through Your Lens — Reader PhotographsTrails & Adventures — Favorite PlacesCommunity Stories — Interesting People & ProjectsUpcoming Events — Activities Worth SharingLocal Businesses & Organizations

Upload Your PhotographsPhotograph Privacy: Please upload only photographs you are comfortable sharing publicly. Uploaded images may be accessible through direct links before they appear in The Local Trail. Avoid submitting sensitive images or photographs of children without appropriate permission.

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I confirm that I own the rights to the photographs and written material I’m submitting, or have permission to share them. I grant The Local Trail permission to publish and display my submission, with appropriate attribution, on its website, newsletter, and associated social media accounts. I understand that submitting material does not guarantee publication.

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