Vermont Trailfest 2018 Coming to Dana Thompson Memorial Rec Park

The Second Annual Vermont Trailfest is coming to Dana Thompson Rec Park on September 1st. After a successful first year as an official Appalachian Trail Community, we have much to celebrate. Manchester continues to be a popular and welcoming destination community for long-distance hikers.

On Saturday, September 1,stfrom 11-1 the community is invited to join us for a multitude of fun outdoor activities geared for 2nd-8th grade students and their families.

The U.S Forest Service, the Green Mountain Club, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the Mountain Goat, Equinox Preservation Trust, and the Appalachian Long Distance Hiking Association will all be attending and presenting information and activities at the event.

Each participant will receive a Passport and a celebratory ice cream cone as a prize for completing the outdoor activity loop. Come any time between 11am-1pm to meet Smokey the Bear and sample the educational and fun activities.

For more information, call Anne at the Mountain Goat at 802-362-5159.