Saw this story on VPR and passing on a link for anyone who missed it. While the public forest would be in Vermont its most convenient access could be from Blind Buck, Beatty Hollow or Chambers Road. With vision these Taconic hills along the border could become popular with equestrians, hikers and mountain bikers as well as history buffs. Other nearby counties are turning to their natural beauty and recreational potential to bolster their economies so why not here? Becoming a mecca for trail riding would create opportunities for farmers (hay, oats, straw) and entrepreneurs (guiding, rentals, lodging). It has become too easy to blame Albany for all of Washington County's problems. Manufacturing is leaving and public employment is unsustainable. Time to look for fresh opportunities.
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