In March 2025, the Trust for Public Land successfully conserved 468 acres at the entrance to Vermont’s Robert T. Stafford White Rocks National Recreation Area. This newly protected land features dramatic quartzite cliffs, biodiverse forests, and popular trails like the Ice Beds Trail, which connects to the Appalachian and Long Trails. The acquisition enhances wildlife corridors and expands recreational access within the Green Mountain National Forest.
The project was funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund, with support from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Wild East Action Fund, The Conservation Alliance, Altra Running, and Athletic Brewing Company.
