Women Leading the Way in Vermont’s Forests

The Hidden Vermont Retreat You Need to Visit

This week on St. Johnsbury Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram's Outdoor Edge, we're exploring one of the Northeast Kingdom's most unique destinations while discovering another way to enjoy the outdoors this summer. Gary Moore sits down with Laura Erickson to talk about Kula Fest and Ogontz in Lunenburg, Vermont. From scenic hiking trails and peaceful natural surroundings to music, workshops, and community gatherings, Laura shares what makes Kula Fest a one-of-a-kind experience and why Ogontz continues to be a special place for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike. We also bring you our Summer Activities Report featuring Susan Zangla of Vermont Tennis Court Surfacing. Susan talks about the growing popularity of tennis and pickleball, the importance of maintaining quality courts, and how communities throughout Vermont and New Hampshire are getting ready for another active summer. Plus, Mark Breen from the Fairbanks Museum joins us with the Outdoor Edge Forecast to help you plan your next outdoor adventure. Learn more: 🌲 Ogontz & Kula Fest: https://vttennis.com/ [https://vttennis.com/] 🌦️ Fairbanks Museum: https://fairbanksmuseum.org/ [https://fairbanksmuseum.org/] 🎧 Listen anytime at https://wykr.com [https://wykr.com] 📱 Download the WYKR app 🎙️ Or listen wherever you get your podcasts. #OutdoorEdge #WYKR #KulaFest #Ogontz #LauraErickson #LunenburgVT #VermontOutdoors #NatureRetreat #OutdoorAdventure #SummerActivities #VermontTennisCourtSurfacing #Pickleball #Tennis #OutdoorForecast #FairbanksMuseum #NortheastKingdom #NorthCountryLife #NewEnglandOutdoors #OutdoorPodcast #StJohnsburyCDJR Special Thanks to this Episode's Sponsors: * R and L Archery [https://www.rlarchery.com/] * Northeast Kingdom Online [https://www.northeastkingdomonline.com/] * Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department [https://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/] * Riverside Designworks PLC [https://www.riversidedw.com/] * Miles Supply [https://www.milessupply.com/] * CCR Sports [https://ccrsports.net/] * Batchelder Carpentry [https://www.vtcarpenter.com/] And Of Course:  * Saint Johnsbury Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram [https://www.stjohnsburycdjr.com/]

The Forgotten Program That Built New England

#OutdoorEdge #WYKR #DaveGovatski #CivilianConservationCorps #CCC #ForestService #NewEnglandHistory #ConservationHistory #MillBrookRailroad #AaronGonthier #SummerActivitiesReport #VermontTravel #VermontHistory #TrainEnthusiast #OutdoorForecast #FairbanksMuseum #NorthCountry #NewEnglandOutdoors #StJohnsburyCDJR #OutdoorPodcast   This week on St. Johnsbury Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram's Outdoor Edge, we take a journey through history and explore one of Vermont's most unique summer destinations. Gary Moore sits down with historian, author, and retired U.S. Forest Service employee Dave Govatski to discuss the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps. From the camps that were built across New England to the trails, forests, campgrounds, and recreation areas they helped create, Dave shares the remarkable story of one of America's most influential conservation programs. We also debut our new Summer Activities Report with Aaron Gonthier of Mill Brook Railroad in Windsor, Vermont. Aaron shares the story behind his working 7¼-inch gauge railroad, which winds through his property and has become a favorite destination for railroad enthusiasts and families alike. It's a fascinating blend of engineering, history, and Vermont ingenuity. Plus, Mark Breen from the Fairbanks Museum joins us with the Outdoor Edge Forecast to help you plan your next outdoor adventure. Learn more about Mill Brook Railroad: https://millbrookrailroad.com/ [https://millbrookrailroad.com/]   🎧 Listen now at https://wykr.com [https://wykr.com/] 📱 Download the WYKR app 🎙️ Or listen anywhere you get your podcasts.   Special Thanks to this Episode's Sponsors: * R and L Archery [https://www.rlarchery.com/] * Northeast Kingdom Online [https://www.northeastkingdomonline.com/] * Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department [https://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/] * Riverside Designworks PLC [https://www.riversidedw.com/] * Miles Supply [https://www.milessupply.com/] * CCR Sports [https://ccrsports.net/] * Batchelder Carpentry [https://www.vtcarpenter.com/] And Of Course:  * Saint Johnsbury Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram [https://www.stjohnsburycdjr.com/]

What Most Landowners Don't Know About Their Woods

This week on St. Johnsbury Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram’s Outdoor Edge, we explore the connection between healthy forests, wildlife habitat, and the people who care for the land. Gary Moore sits down with Lisa Sausville, Executive Director of Vermont Coverts: Woodlands for Wildlife, for a conversation about forestry, conservation, wildlife habitat, and helping landowners become better stewards of their woodlands. Whether you own a few acres or simply enjoy spending time outdoors, you'll gain a new appreciation for the forests that make Vermont such a special place. We also bring you our Spring Backyard Report with Corey Collins, who has some exciting and exclusive news about the 2026 World Famous Collins Corn Maze. If you're already looking ahead to fall fun in the Northeast Kingdom, you won't want to miss this first look at what's coming this year. Plus, Mark Breen from the Fairbanks Museum joins us with the Outdoor Edge Forecast to help you plan your time outside. Learn more about Vermont Coverts at https://vtcoverts.org/ [https://vtcoverts.org/] 🎧 Listen now at https://wykr.com [https://wykr.com] 📱 Download the WYKR app 🎙️ Or listen anywhere you get your podcasts. #OutdoorEdge #WYKR #VermontCoverts #LisaSausville #WoodlandsForWildlife #Forestry #WildlifeHabitat #Conservation #LandStewardship #ForestManagement #VermontOutdoors #NewHampshireOutdoors #NortheastKingdom #CollinsCornMaze #BackyardReport #OutdoorForecast #FairbanksMuseum #NorthCountryLife #NewEnglandOutdoors #OutdoorPodcast   Special Thanks to this Episode's Sponsors: * R and L Archery [https://www.rlarchery.com/] * Northeast Kingdom Online [https://www.northeastkingdomonline.com/] * Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department [https://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/] * Riverside Designworks PLC [https://www.riversidedw.com/] * Miles Supply [https://www.milessupply.com/] * CCR Sports [https://ccrsports.net/] * Batchelder Carpentry [https://www.vtcarpenter.com/] And Of Course:  * Saint Johnsbury Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram [https://www.stjohnsburycdjr.com/]

What’s Happening Behind the Scenes at NH Fish and Game

This week on St. Johnsbury Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram’s Outdoor Edge, we’re talking stewardship, outdoor access, and the importance of connecting future generations to the outdoors. Gary Moore sits down with Mark Beauchesne of New Hampshire Fish and Game to discuss landowner relations, public access, conservation education, and the impact of the Barry Conservation Camp. From building relationships with landowners to helping young people experience the outdoors firsthand, it’s a conversation rooted in the traditions and future of outdoor recreation in New England. We also head into the backyard for our Spring Backyard Report, where we talk with the Pollinator Pathway about creating healthier habitats for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators right at home. Whether you’ve got acres of land or just a small garden, there are simple ways to help local ecosystems thrive. Plus, Mark Breen from the Fairbanks Museum joins us with your Outdoor Edge Forecast to help you plan your time outside. 🎧 Learn More about Pollinator Pathway at: https://www.pollinator-pathway.org [https://www.pollinator-pathway.org] 🌦️ Forecasts from the Fairbanks Museum: https://fairbanksmuseum.org [https://fairbanksmuseum.org] #OutdoorEdge #WYKR #NHFishAndGame #MarkBeauchesne #BarryConservationCamp #OutdoorEducation #LandownerRelations #Conservation #PollinatorPathway #Pollinators #BackyardHabitat #VermontOutdoors #NewHampshireOutdoors #NorthCountry #OutdoorForecast #FairbanksMuseum #Stewardship #NewEnglandOutdoors #NaturePodcast #OutdoorLife Special Thanks to this Episode's Sponsors: * R and L Archery [https://www.rlarchery.com/] * Northeast Kingdom Online [https://www.northeastkingdomonline.com/] * Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department [https://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/] * Riverside Designworks PLC [https://www.riversidedw.com/] * Miles Supply [https://www.milessupply.com/] * CCR Sports [https://ccrsports.net/] * Batchelder Carpentry [https://www.vtcarpenter.com/] And Of Course:  * Saint Johnsbury Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram [https://www.stjohnsburycdjr.com/]

Brook Trout, Pike, and the Future of NEK Fisheries

This week on St. Johnsbury Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram’s Outdoor Edge, we’re talking spring in the Northeast Kingdom—from the streams and lakes to the backyard. Gary Moore sits down with Jud Kratzer, fisheries biologist with Vermont Fish & Wildlife based in St. Johnsbury. Jud discusses managing Northeast Kingdom fisheries, habitat restoration projects, fisheries research, and what anglers are seeing this time of year—from brook trout to northern pike. If you enjoy fishing the waters of Vermont and New Hampshire, this is a conversation worth hearing. We’re also launching our brand-new Spring Backyard Report with Billy Dickey from Dick’s Field and Tree, talking about getting your property ready for spring, cleanup season, and making the most of the warmer weather ahead. Plus, Mark Breen from the Fairbanks Museum joins us with the Outdoor Edge Forecast to help you plan your time outside. 🎧 Listen now: https://wykr.com [https://wykr.com] 🌦️ Forecasts from the Fairbanks Museum: https://fairbanksmuseum.org [https://fairbanksmuseum.org] #OutdoorEdge #WYKR #NortheastKingdom #JudKratzer #VermontFishAndWildlife #FishingVermont #BrookTrout #NorthernPike #VermontFishing #SpringFishing #BackyardReport #DicksFieldAndTree #OutdoorLife #VTOutdoors #NHOutdoors #FairbanksMuseum #OutdoorForecast #NorthCountry #NewEnglandOutdoors #FishingPodcast   Special Thanks to this Episode's Sponsors: * R and L Archery [https://www.rlarchery.com/] * Northeast Kingdom Online [https://www.northeastkingdomonline.com/] * Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department [https://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/] * Riverside Designworks PLC [https://www.riversidedw.com/] * Miles Supply [https://www.milessupply.com/] * CCR Sports [https://ccrsports.net/] * Batchelder Carpentry [https://www.vtcarpenter.com/] And Of Course:  * Saint Johnsbury Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram [https://www.stjohnsburycdjr.com/]