Little River State Park

Location: Burlington
Tag(s): Dairy Farming
Historical Category: Agricultural History
Video Date: 9/4/2020

A hike through Little River State Park showcases the history of the Gideon Ricker farm, the difficulty of subsistence farming on a mountain, the coming of the reservoir, and how you can still see the remnants of those former uses as you walk the land.

This Place in History is produced in partnership by Local 22 & Local 44 (www.mychamplainvalley.com) and the Vermont Historical Society.

Find us on Instagram