Indigenous Peoples Day
October 12, 2020
Honoring tradition in Vermont.
At Kingdom Trails, we recreate on the land which has long served as a site of meeting and exchange among indigenous peoples for thousands of years. KTA recognizes that Vermont was founded and is built upon lands first inhabited by the indigenous people of this region, the Abenaki, and seeks to honor and acknowledge their ancestors and allies, both past and present.
In July, the Governor signed a bill that allows citizens that are members of state-recognized indigenous tribes to qualify for lifetime free hunting and fishing licenses.
For the people of Vermont, hunting and fishing are a way of life and we consider that tradition to be an integral part of the spirit of our state. With support for our community and the safety of our users, the Kingdom Trail network will be closed for the weekend of 10/24-10/25 for VT Youth Hunting Weekend. This time is meant to help young hunters get the quality training and experience they need. We hope the kids participating enjoy the woods and have beautiful weather that weekend!
In the spirit of Indigenous Peoples’ Day today, and every day we celebrate the beauty and bounty of this land with gratitude for the people that have protected its earth, sky and waters.
Thank you to the KT landowners that continue the generous tradition of shared land use.
For our neighbors to the North, we send our very best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Vermont. Bonne Action de Grâce!
Respectfully,
Team KTA
7/11/26 Community Chat
Canadian Community Month Offers Below Kingdom Trails Kingdom Trails is a world-renowned, community-supported trail network at the heart of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, built through long-standing landowner partnerships and careful stewardship. It remains the central hub of the region’s mountain biking community. As part of Canadian Community Month, Canadian visitors are welcomed with special membership access and benefits designed to make visiting more accessible. Offers: Canadian dollars accepted at par for annual and day memberships purchased in-person at the Kingdom Trails Welcome Center New and current Canadian annual members will receive a complimentary guest day membership to share with a friend or family member, redeemable anytime during the 2026 riding season. Canadians who purchased day memberships earlier this season may upgrade to annual memberships at par, with the amount already paid in USD credited toward the upgrade Please note that the at-par rates will be applied at checkout in USD as a discount according to the current daily exchange rate; the KT Welcome Center is unable to accept Canadian currency at this time.
From the Executive Director: Hi Everyone! Well, July has certainly brought the heat, but luckily here at KT there are plenty of shady trails to choose from. Speaking of trails...we are opening a new one this weekend: "Cheddar Slice" connects the bottom of Butter Tubs to the bottom of the Dashney Loop, creating a roughly 4-mile family-friendly loop and adding another way to connect the Moose Alley and Dashney zones. Connectivity has been a big focus this year, and there is more to come later this season. Thank you to all our generous Landowners, members and supporters. Have a wonderful weekend and a very Happy Fourth of July!! -Georgia Celebrate the Fourth with Us! As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we invite you to celebrate with us throughout the month of July. If you're riding on Saturday, July 4, be sure to stop by our newly refreshed Welcome Center! We'll be serving complimentary cookies and lemonade throughout the day—a small way of celebrating the holiday and welcoming riders, families, and visitors to Kingdom Trails. Later in the month, join us at Lyndonville's Stars & Stripes Celebration on Saturday, July 18. The celebration begins with the 10:00 a.m. parade, followed by the festival, where you'll find the Kingdom Trails tent. Stop by to say hello, learn about our newest initiatives and chat with our staff about everything happening at Kingdom Trails this summer. The festival runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and features food trucks, vendors, children's activities, live music, a Rotary BBQ, axe throwing, and more—making it a fun day for the whole family. We hope you'll stop by, say hello, and celebrate with us! CLICK HERE to read the full newsletter.
