That sinking feeling: Mud season wreaks havoc on Vermont roads

The phrase "mud season" is a familiar one for many fans of Acadia, but what does it actually mean for the park's carriage roads? Warmer weather and wet conditions soften the carriage roads and make them susceptible to damage. A rainy day can easily transform a small indent from a boot print or a bike tread into a large rut or washout, creating hazards for visitors that are expensive to repair. This is why staying off the carriage roads during the mud season closure is so important. Come along wi

Vermont’s backroads remain mired in mud