Spring has arrived and so has this latest newsletter! Peek inside to read the latest GMC news and announcements, then learn about why garlic mustard is such an invasive plant, read about a Long Trail thru-hike, plan for a Hungry Lion Bike tour, test your knowledge of Vermont, then travel with some of our members as they regale us with tales of Alaska, ancestral homelands of the Southwest, Arizona hiking trails, and more.

Thank you to all who contributed to this edition. We are always looking for contributions - the more you contribute, the better our newsletter! If you want to contribute an article/poem/photo/book review/movie review/announcement/trip report/etc. or have an idea for the newsletter please let us know. [email protected] 

Grab your favorite beverage and settle in to read this winter’s edition of our Bennington GMC newsletter, which is jam-packed with photos and articles. You’ll be transported to South America, learn about camping in Joshua Tree National Park, view some amazing snowshoe art, and find out all about winter clothing and gear. You can read poetry, perhaps try out a trail food recipe, see if your favorite winter trails match those written about, test your knowledge of Vermont State Parks, and much more. 

Thank you to all who contributed to make this edition so rich and varied. Remember - we are always looking for contributions - the more you contribute, the better our newsletters!

In keeping with the times, this was the LAST general printing of the abbreviated version of the Stepping Stone. Note that the abbreviated version has less content and not color. If you still wish to receive a printed copy, contact Hal March, 15 Scott Hill Rd, Williamstown MA 01267 or [email protected].

​We hope that you will enjoy this chock-full electronic version! Journey to Bavaria/Austria and the wilds of Alaska, learn how to view our beautiful landscapes with an artistic eye, find out about biking on rail trails, cook some maple pecan bars, look at upcoming events, and much more!

If you continue to receive the non-color printed version of our newsletter, please consider only viewing this online version. The printed version contains less content, fewer photos, is not in color, and costs the section money for printing and postage. To opt out of receiving the printed newsletter use the Contact Form on this website: ​https://www.benningtongmc.org/contact.html

Bonus with this issue - below download the Wildflower Guide for spring ephemerals.

If you continue to receive the non-color printed version of our newsletter, please consider only viewing this online version. The printed version contains less content, fewer photos, is not in color, and costs the section money for printing and postage. To opt out of receiving the printed newsletter use the Contact Form on this website: ​https://www.benningtongmc.org/contact.html

We are always looking for content for our newsletters - trips - near or far, long or short - poems - photos - stories...
​We'd love to hear from you! Use the Contact form on this website to send suggestions.

We are always looking for content for our newsletters - trips near or far, long or short, poems, photos, stories...
We'd love to hear from you!
Use the Contact Form on this website to send suggestions.

Looking ahead to winter and back at fall.
We are always looking for content for our newsletters - trips near or far, long or short, poems, photos, stories...
We'd love to hear from you!
Use the Contact Form on this website to send suggestions.

New Year's Day 2022 at Bolles Brook