It goes without saying that a lot of our neighbors, friends, and families are having a tough time right now. That includes our local business owners and people who work at businesses that are either currently shut down or at limited capacity. Obviously, it’s a stressful time for everyone, but we hope that keeping the Mad River Path open helps the MRV community reduce stress levels a bit and keep people healthy—body and mind. We sincerely thank our private landowners who decided to keep the Path on their lands open at this time. Of course, we all must abide by social distancing practices and other safety guidelines to prevent risking the spread of COVID-19 (see this post for guidelines). And very importantly, we must keep off trails that are closed, including all Mad River Rider trails, the Catamount Trail, and the Long Trail network.
MRP is postponing our trail work until the Governor gives trail workers the go-ahead, but once we get the word, we’ll be out there faster than green grass through a goose. If you are able, we really appreciate any and all donations of any amount for our trail maintenance and building work in 2020, even if just a little bit. It’s going to be a challenging year for our budget, just like everyone else.
And if you can swing it, we hope you’ll support the local businesses that are open to one extent or another. MRP staff and the Board are doing this as much as we can. Without the support of these businesses during the good times, the Path wouldn’t be as successful as we’ve been!
The Valley Reporter has a list of take-out food options here.
The MRV Chamber of Commerce also has a list of take-out options here.
Plus, the Chamber is keeping tabs on which MRV businesses are open and closed here.
So, please support our local businesses as long as you can do so safely without risking public health. Wishing you the best of health!