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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER MAGAZINE SELECTS VERMONT-

BASED COMPANY AS ONE OF ‘50 TOURS OF A LIFETIME’

Barre, VT — National Geographic Trav- produce local food, such as the Intervale
eler Magazine selected Dig Into Ver- in Burlington and Pete’s Greens, a four

mont’s Edible Landscape “as one of its 50 season organic vegetable farm, as well as
Tours of a Lifetime,” according to Carrie farms not open to the public. Travelers
McDougall, owner of Cultural Cross- will also visit local wineries, a spirit dis-
roads, a Vermont-based tour company.
tillery and brewery and also learn about
Dig Into Vermont’s Edible Land- cheese and maple syrup making.

scape is a locavore’s delight. Tour par- National Geographic Traveler edi-
ticipants see Vermont’s entrepreneurial tor, Norie Quintos, stressed the “50
farmers create edible feasts from the Tours of a Lifetime” process selection is
crops they grow. The tour will visit well- highly competitive.

known Vermont producers, Lake Cham- “Our editorial team worked long
plain Chocolates, Ben and Jerry’s and and hard to find 2014’s most authentic,
High Mowing Seeds. Participants will most innovative, most immersive, best-
partake in the farm-to-table meal at his- guided, and most sustainable tours,”
toric Shelburne Farms.
she said. “The tours we selected go be-

The tour also features the local ag- yond destination to add meaning and
ricultural heritage of Vermont commu- context. They open the mind to new
nities through visits to farmers markets possibilities, new connections and new
and other outlets within the state that
ways of thinking.”

THE COLD WATERS OF SPRING MAKE FLOTATION VESTS ALL THAT
Our Gravel Road Ride series has begun!
MORE ESSENTIAL FOR SAFETY ON VERMONT’S WATERS

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department “After a long winter, the sight of open
is reminding Lake Champlain anglers and
water and the feeling of warm sunshine
boaters that New York State boating law can give boaters a false sense of security,”
requires all persons aboard motorboats, said Vermont State Fisheries Biologist
canoes, kayaks, rowboats and sailboats Shawn Good. “The reality is, the ice has
less than 21 feet in length to wear a per- just gone out, and water temperatures are
sonal flotation device (PFD) while on New
still extremely cold. We encourage anglers
York waters from November 1 to May 1.
and boaters to be cautious and safe while
New York implemented this PFD on any watercraft in the early spring.”
law in the fall of 2009 after a spate of Wearing a life jacket, no matter
deaths involving people who were not
wearing life jackets while boating during what the season, is the single best way
spring and fall cold water temperatures.
boaters can keep themselves safe on the
water, and it can significantly improve
Sudden immersion in cold wa- their chances of survival should some-
ter after falling overboard or capsiz-
ing, particularly at water temperatures thing unexpected happen while boating.
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below 68°F, can overcome even the Vermont Fish & Wildlife also re-
strongest swimmers. It may lead to sud- minds anglers and boaters that children
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den cardiac arrest or gasping and inha-
lation of water, the loss of swimming Guard approved personal floatation de- “Your Full-Suspension Experts!”
ability and grip strength, and eventu- vice at all times while boating on any Ver-
ally hypothermia and unconsciousness.
mont body of water.

Trek
PUBLIC FORUM ON WIND DEVELOPMENT IN RURAL COMMUNITIES
Giant SET FOR MAY 8 AT THE MORETOWN TOWN HALL

Scott Moretown — In an effort to inform and PhD., Assistant Professor of Physics and

Niner engage citizens and town officials in Sustainability Studies, renewable energy
discussion about environmental and en- advocate and supporter of wind energy;
Yeti
ergy issues affecting rural communities, Andres Torizzo, Principal Hydrologist of
Moretown residents have collaborated
with Vermonters for a Clean Environ- Watershed Consulting Associates; Steve
Wright, Former Vermont Commissioner
ment and Friends of Northfield Ridge of Fish and Wildlife and long-time mem-
to organize an informational forum. ber of the State Environmental Board;
This will be an open discussion on the
impacts of industrial wind energy devel- and Annette Smith, Executive Director
of Vermonters for a Clean Environment.
opment on Moretown and surrounding The speakers will address topics
communities and about the role of town
plans in the regulatory process.
including: Vermont’s renewable energy
The forum will take place on resources, town plan language with re-
Thursday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the gard to energy developments, economics,
2500 Williston Rd 802-864-9197
Moretown Town Hall.
ridgeline protection, wildlife habitat and South Burlington
Guest speakers will be Ben Luce
hydrology. www.earlsbikes.com

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