This remains one of only two nationally
recognized lands in the Northeast United States and the largest
in the state of Vermont. It is an age-old park, highlighted by
rugged, pristine wildlife and expansive, untouched terrain.
Established in 1932, the park has a diverse history, part of that
coming in the form of conservationism. Of course, today, government
owned and maintained land is not uncommon, there are many national
parks, trails, and refuges. But at this point, there were not,
and the government had to sort of blaze the trail in order to
protect the land. Since then, Green Mountain has been at the forefront
of conservation efforts, opening public eyes and changing the
way people think about nature and its importance. Over 800,000
acres in northern Vermont provide a portal into a beautiful and
adventurous natural world.
The ecosystems that were once threatened now remain safe and prosperous
for native plants and species. Green Mountain offers a variety
of settings that change drastically with the seasons, and several
ways to take them all in.
