Burke Sugar Shack

04/07/2024

Ready for the eclipse!

02/24/2023

New upstairs bathroom at the Burke Sugar Shack... more updates to come!

06/12/2020

What you need to know before you come to Vermont... short version- if you are from a county that has more than 400 cases per million of COVID-19, go to the links below. Stay safe and ride wherever you are!

!!!IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO READ AND UNDERSTAND BEFORE COMING TO VERMONT!!!

We all desire to get back to a more normal life rhythm but given the health concerns we are facing we want you to be aware of some of the current mandates and recommendations for visitors coming to the area. By following the outlined protocols we will all be doing our part to shorten the cycle of this Virus and help return to normal.

If you are traveling from another state there are some protocols you need to be aware of before coming to visit us in Vermont.

* If you are from a high infection rate area there are restrictions to your travel out of state and are currently not allowed to come to Vermont without still quarantining for 2 weeks once here before engaging in activities.
* Reference this MAP (https://accd.vermont.gov/covid-19/restart/cross-state-travel) for cross state travel information
* Kingdom Trails is currently selling Annual $75 (individual) $150 (Family) and Monthly memberships $35 (individual), to be purchased online only. PURCHASE KINGDOM TRAIL MEMBERSHIP (https://www.kingdomtrails.org/store/-c36497010)
* If you meet the requirements for travel and have no symptoms we look forward to continuing forward with you.

Please use the links below to further understand restrictions and recommended protocols

Vermont Travel Information VERMONT COVID WEBSITE (https://www.healthvermont.gov/response/coronavirus-covid-19)

TRAVEL: Find out whether you need to quarantine (https://www.healthvermont.gov/response/coronavirus-covid-19/traveling-vermont) when you come to Vermont and sign up for daily symptom check reminders (https://www.healthvermont.gov/response/coronavirus-covid-19/traveling-vermont ) .

Kingdom Trails Code of Conduct KINGDOM RAILS WEBSITE (https://www.kingdomtrails.org/)

Opening Policy Details (https://www.kingdomtrails.org/kta-covid-19-opening-policy-and-details)

Covid 19 Helpful Facts (https://www.kingdomtrails.org/covid-19-faqs)

Current Parking Locations (https://www.kingdomtrails.org/covid-19-parking-locations) *** If you are shopping and/or renting from us you can park in our lot***

Village Sport Shop Asks

PLEASE wear a mask when entering our stores

PLEASE use our hand sanitizer and or loaner gloves when looking to handle merchandise

*PLEASE bring your own helmet to wear

We again look forward to assisting you have a great time here in the Northeast Kingdom, and those of you who are currently restricted we look forward to seeing you as soon as things allow. Our hearts and thoughts are with you all during these turbulent times.

If you have any questions please feel free to call during business hours (802)-626-8444 or email anytime. Sorry for any inconvenience this causes, but we will get beyond this phase also!

MANY THANKS!!!

The VSS Staff

06/05/2020

Vermont is slowly but surely opening up...

If you are from a nearby state, you are welcome to visit and stay if your county has fewer than 400 cases per million. Of course, that excludes many counties in the area. We fully support a smart and healthy approach to managing this pandemic.

On July 1, the governor will offer additional guidelines to further advance the reopening process. Stay tuned.

In the meantime, check out this cool new resource for planning GRAVEL rides in the Northeast Kingdom!

Anyhow, looking forward to doing some of these routes "down the road".
https://www.nekgravel.org/supporters

working together, everyone Benefits SupportersClick on the logos below to visit our business supporter’s websites!   Kingdom Canine Center PartnersSt. Johnsbury Bike/Ped CommitteeLyndonville Bike/Ped Committee    FundersVT Agency of Commerce and Community Development's Municipal Planning Gra...

05/26/2020

Dining at it's fresh-air finest!

05/25/2020

Strawberries!

An update on Burke Chamber summer/fall events: Strawberry Festival - While we cannot have an actual festival per state restrictions, we are planning on selling shortcake TO GO ONLY in the West Burke park on June 26th. More details to come.
Burke Fall Festival - We hope to be able to host the festival, however, it is too early to know if it will be safe to do so or not. A final decision will be made by the Chamber Board in mid or late July. The Governor has not made any decision or issued any guidelines for fall events, but we will, of course, abide by any restrictions that may or may not be announced. Meanwhile, if you are an artist or crafter interested in having vendor space at the craft fair, you can email Chris at [email protected]. If we cancel the festival, vendor fees will be refunded 100%. Thanks for your patience and we hope to see you at the park on the 26th!

04/08/2020

Bravo!

03/30/2020

New life! Stay safe everybody...

So there is a bigger family tonite at Sanderson’s Wooden Bowls!!! One of our does “Juliet” had triplets tonite!!! A bright spot in these crazy times😊.

02/22/2020

Eat. Pray. Bike.

Rare opportunity to own an historic church along with the abutting house property. The church was used up until a few years ago, it has a heating system but no water/septic. The house offers two full stories of space, a drilled well and a septic system. Kingdom Trails has now expanded into E Haven a...

02/16/2020

SO much to do in the Northeast Kingdom!

Thank you Tracy! 🙌🙌

02/14/2020

Be a Fat Bike volunteer...!

Volunteer signup sheet

01/29/2020

Kingdom Trails have some of the most kid friendly trails around... plan your stay today!

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Many of us are lucky to have experienced the amazing benefits that mountain biking has to offer. It’s only natural for us to want our children to reap the same rewards we have benefited from. Mountain biking is an excellent way for kids to connect with the outdoors and nature at an early age, it ....

01/22/2020

Well said. Thanks Village Sport Shop!

With the recent restricted access on Darling Hill, we felt it was important to voice our opinion on how this calls attention to the need for a collective rise in awareness of how important our respect and appreciation is for the
relationship between landowners, Kingdom Trails, businesses and local residence alike. It highlights the fact that the network is a privilege and some of us may not be aware of the delicate balance between the access of the interconnected trail network and each individual who's land it is on, or the local community member who is commuting in the area that are impacted. There are countless positive impacts from Kingdom Trails presence in this rural corner of Vermont, but with that we can't lose sight of the impacts that are felt from it that are not always as positive as what most of us experience when enjoying the trails or observing the happy visitors stream through the towns and villages.

We all have a responsibility to continue to improve the experience whether a visitor or those of us living and working in the area. This starts with all of us showing gratitude for access to this amazing cooperative effort between landowners and the Kingdom Trail Association to continue to foster this incredible world class trail network for visitors and locals to enjoy, while also protecting the safe enjoyable lifestyle Northern Vermont is known for. This juggle is not always easy to maintain, however as we continue to improve communication in the
important areas, and increase our focus on educating everyone involved on the important issues to be a good patron, partner, friend, and advocate for the continued successes we celebrate as well as keeping a mindful eye on the long term sustainability for the network and local community.

This current situation allows an opportunity for all of us to step back and reassess how we have interacted in this, and how we can help be part of the solution. When large growth comes to a rural community it creates dynamics that can affect people differently and polarize opinions. Kingdom Trails has created countless opportunities for residents of this community, brought new residents to the area looking to be a part of and contribute to, and draws thousands to come to enjoy what a great day recreating on Kingdom Trails can offer them. Providing this stable economic environment in the area by providing these jobs that are directly and/or indirectly associated with the network, as well as providing the local community members who utilize the trails a fulfilling way of life, and allowing our local and visiting youth a unique opportunity to learn at a young age the benefits of exercise in this world class teaching environment is something that should be greatly celebrated but also monitored.

We have seen 1 st hand people transform through the discovery of biking, and with the friendly accessible conditions this trail network offers it allows novice, elite and families the opportunity to ride together and experience those moments of clarity, excitement and joy you get from exercise, comradery and being out in
nature. We also understand that without solid checks in place these positives can spiral into problems over time. This system check will no doubt create a stronger operating environment for all of us to enjoy into the future, with a more consistent conversation with landowners, better informed visitors, ambassadors connecting
with people out on the trails, and local businesses better engaged in the education and information of visitors to create a more cohesive collaboration between us all.

In closing we want to express again the importance that respect and gratitude plays for this network to operate in a positive way. This network is not a right but a privilege and these landowners allow it to exist on their land through generosity and the knowledge that it helps create one of the best networks in the nation, and for that to continue we all need to do our part, and one very important aspect of that is the proper conduct while using it. The vast majority of the network is still intact and we need to work together to keep it that way.

Sincerely,
Village Sport Shop

01/21/2020

Fat bike perfection!

It’s a beautiful day out there!

01/18/2020

Be good and have fun... that is all.

01/09/2020

Another "wow" day at Kingdom Trails...

Amazing sky over freshly groomed ski trails ❤️❤️❤️

01/08/2020

JRA + NEHSCA for the win!

This is huge for New England High School Cycling Association racers!

All NEHSCA Member & Coaches are eligible for a 30% discount off MSRP on all qualifying 2020 Niner Bikes. Membership must be validated with a signed Student Athlete Verification (attached) or NEHSCA Membership Card at participating Niner dealers. Subject to availability. Limit one bike per member per calendar year. See complete program rules for details.

01/08/2020

Snow 'n coffee....!!