Happy Vermont

4 min read 2022-05-26 08:32:16

Things to Do in Vermont This Summer: Trails, Swimming Holes, Festivals

Looking for things to do this summer in Vermont? Let’s face it, summer in Vermont is short. Over the next three months, it’s wise to make the

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Basin Harbor is a place to unwind, disconnect, and be in the moment. The resort is known for its lakeside cottages, tranquil setting, and

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Inside Erskine’s Grain & Garden, a fixture in Chester since 1952, customers will find flower seeds, chicken feed, farm tools, and everything in

2 min read 2022-03-24 05:48:42

Vermont’s maple sugaring season is short. But for April LeMay, running a maple business is a year-round, family affair. On 800 acres once owned by

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Bruce Batchelder was a child when his parents moved from Island Pond to the Champlain Islands. Ice fishing is a big deal in the islands, where the

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Town Meeting Day in Vermont is right around the corner. On the first Tuesday in March, Vermonters have traditionally gathered to cast their votes on

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Vermont forest bathing guide Duncan Murdoch helps people slow down and connect with nature. The former actor, now a certified nature and forest

3 min read 2022-01-16 07:46:58

Vermont community ice rinks are popping up in every corner of the state. Skaters are lacing up at newer outdoor rinks in Peru, Greensboro, and

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Russell Farm in Starksboro has been in the Christmas tree business for 40 years. The family-owned farm is where locals and visitors flock to every

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In downtown Burlington, the state’s newest Vermont historic marker stands at the birthplace of the Green Mountain Club. Of the nearly 300 Vermont

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Visiting the state’s 251 cities and towns is a popular pursuit for anyone who loves Vermont. But Mary Anderson of Bethel is taking her 251

1 min read 2021-10-19 00:21:19

Along a rugged dirt road in tiny Wardsboro is the old Gilfeather farm, where the famous Gilfeather turnip first sprouted in the early 1900s. The

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Perched at the top of Breezy Hill in Springfield is a hot pink clubhouse that’s a National Historic Landmark. The clubhouse, called Stellafane, was

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It’s hard to imagine Vermont without the Green Mountain National Forest. Exploring sections of the forest’s 400,000-acres is a must for anyone

1 min read 2021-09-29 04:46:01

The best Vermont fall foliage hikes feature scenic views and colorful forests. Vermont’s most popular hikes, such as Camels Hump, Mount Mansfield,