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11/12/2024

I am thrilled to announce the launch of the new Ullram & Associates website! Working with their team was a fantastic experience—from developing the design concept together to our productive (and fun!) Zoom meetings to final proofing. Their commitment to helping students find the right college fit shines through. Check out their site to see how they support families on their college journey!

College counseling that helps students find best-fit schools, craft strong applications, and achieve their goals.

03/04/2024

For those who find themselves in Vermont and are able to join me in Barre, VT, I'll be hosting an engaging audiovisual presentation on March 13th at 7 pm at the Vermont History Center. I'll be delving deeper into the historic 1927 adventures of my grandmother as one of the Three Musketeers (first women to hike VT's Long Trail), intertwined with my own hiking experiences. I'd love to have you there! To secure your spot, you can register here:

Embark on a journey through time over the Long Trail, led by Cara Clifford Nelson. Cara is the granddaughter of Catherine Robbi...

03/04/2024

Thrilled to unveil the newly redesigned Sugartree Maple Farm website by Swift Trek Media! 🍁 Immerse in sweetness just in time for the sugaring season. Explore the transformation and order your maple product from one of our long-time clients!

Discover the taste of pure Vermont maple syrup and maple products. We are a family owned modern, wood fired sugarhouse offering maple products for sale.

03/03/2024

Exciting news! I published my first article, a month-long series on my connections with my grandmother and her historical 1927 Long Trail hike for the Green Mountain Club. Dive into the story and learn who the real Three Musketeers are:

https://www.greenmountainclub.org/how-the-three-musketeers-came-to-be/

Cara Clifford Nelson reflects on her grandmother, Catherine Robbins, and the historical impact of her Long Trail hike as part of the "Three Musketeers."

12/23/2023

Save the date; Laura Knapp's wish is granted! Come to my Green Mount Club presentation on March 13, 2024, at the Vermont History Center in Barre, VT, for a captivating Women's History Month presentation.

Join me on an enchanting journey through time and trail! Immerse yourself in my grandmother's legacy as one of the three legendary Three Musketeers as I unveil the captivating story of these three women's 1927 Long Trail hike to witness the defiance of norms that blazed a trail for women adventurers.

Fast forward to the present, where I intertwine this historical odyssey with my own experiences hiking the Long Trail end to end. Listen to heartwarming parallels between past and present. Explore the evolution of hiking and the enduring spirit of exploration passed down through generations.

"Generations on the Long Trail" is a historical account and a living testament to the bond between family, adventure, and the timeless allure of the great outdoors.

Embark on a journey through time over the Long Trail, led by Cara Clifford Nelson. Cara is the granddaughter of Catherine Robbi...

12/02/2022

12/02/2022

Could the pandemic finally be behind us? I had the opportunity to speak at an in-person conference for Recovery Organizations held at the Killington Grand in Killington, VT. The chance to share my knowledge with tips for non-profits is my year's highlight, and I look forward to more speaking moments soon.

12/02/2022

Brave and fearless, Viva Magenta, Pantone's color of the year. How vibrant and bold — love it!

https://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year-2023

12/13/2020

In a decision befitting a complex time, the color authority - which standardizes swatches for the design industry, Pantone - has revealed not one, but two hues for its Color of the Year: the neutral Ultimate Gray and vibrant yellow Illuminating.

One color apparently isn't enough for the complex year we're about to head into.