The 'Grand' Relationship. It's natural to assume this quiet northeast Vermont town of 1,000 souls is a destination for sightseers seeking the real Vermont, and that may be. It's a network of trails 68 miles long branching out from the Craftsbury Outdoor Center two miles from the town common. The Craftsbury Outdoor Center is at the heart of this web of trails. The center also holds weeklong, elderhostel programs that focus on appreciating nature, such as the geology and natural history of the area, or the astronomy of the northern skies.
Accommodations are rustic.
If you have fond memories of bunking down at summer camp, the center is for you. There are no televisions, no refrigerators, and few private bathrooms. Sleeping areas are shared, though some small individual rooms are available. Food is served in the dining hall. We wanted it to feel like an old-fashioned camp, says Russell Spring Sr., who, with his wife, Janet, founded the center in 1974.