Celebrate the Holidays with Vermont Ski Resorts
It’s the holiday season AND the start of ski and ride season here in Vermont. We’re ready to celebrate with...
The Hermitage Inn: Family-Friendly Elegance
We’re not a fancy family. We don’t wear super expensive gear or look particularly put together after skiing all day....
A Good Life in the Shadow of Terrible Mountain
Susan Leader makes pottery in a small shed at her home in Andover. In a field outside her doorstep is a...
The Best Family Ski Deals in Vermont
It’s stick season and that means its the best time to grab the most wanted deals Vermont resorts have to...
Stratton Mountain Eats, Part 2
If you haven’t visited Southern Vermont’s Stratton Mountain yet – you’ll be delighted by the European-style village that greets you...
Old and Lost Vermont Town Names
On any digital or paper Vermont map, you can easily find Vermont’s 252 cities and towns. But what you won’t...
A Conversation about Vermont Fall Foliage
When it comes to Vermont fall foliage, Mike Snyder has a theory.
Family Fall Events in Vermont
Autumn in Vermont is already magical with colorful foliate decorating the mountains. Add a mix of family fall events, and...
Ethan Allen and the Hidden History of Burlington
What would Vermont be if not for Ethan Allen? Perhaps the Green Mountains would still be part of the Empire or...
Best Orchards for Vermont Apple Picking
Vermont apple picking season is here in the Green Mountain State. Orchards around the state are ripe with McIntosh, Honeycrisp,...
Summer Fun at Smuggs
Smuggs has summer dialed for those looking for a family day of fun. The Summer Daycation pass includes access to...
Splash, Clip, Climb, and Have a Reel-y Good Time at Jay Peak
Vermont resorts are expanding their four seasons of fun with unique activities in their base areas. Jay Peak is no...
Vermont’s Cocktail Bars Serve Up Inspired and Playful Creations
Top-notch service, tasty drinks and an inviting atmosphere are the ingredients you want in a cocktail bar. Whether you prefer...
Art, Nature and Beauty in Montgomery
Traveling east on Route 118 along the Trout River is a nostalgic scene with covered bridges, barns and mountain views....
Family-Friendly Summer Events at Vermont Ski Resorts
Summer in Vermont is a time for families to explore, play, and create unforgettable memories at the state’s picturesque ski...
Whimsy, Hiking and History in Wallingford
Stacy Harshman needed a change. While living in New York, she Googled words like “nature, mountains and community.” The search...
Summer Fun at Vermont Ski Resorts
Summer in Vermont means resorts across the state are offering mountain biking, scenic lift rides, water play, hiking, adventures, and...
Vermont July 4th Celebrations in 2024
Vermont July 4th celebrations range from funky parades and outdoor concerts to festivities on Main Streets and local town greens....
A Place Called Adamant
It’s hard to define Adamant.
Pieces of History on Mount Philo in Charlotte
Mount Philo in Charlotte stands at 968 feet.
12 Outdoor Vermont Farmers Markets to Visit in 2024
Outdoor Vermont farmers markets are a tradition every spring, summer, and fall.
Vermont Museums Explore Art, Social Issues and Everyday Items
Vermont museums are gearing up for the 2024 season with new exhibits that include mining and minerals, New England culture,...
An Outdoor Recreation Renaissance in Poultney
Main Street in Poultney features everything you could hope for in a small Vermont town: a book shop, a local...
Vermont Observatories in Small Towns
Bill Vinton taught high school physics and astronomy in St. Johnsbury for 40 years. These days, he’s secretary and treasurer...
The Hermitage Club Experience
What if you could remove the biggest obstacles in your family’s ski experience? The hassle of parking and schlepping gear...
Celebrate Spring at Pond Skimming Competitions at Vermont Ski Areas
Pond skimming competitions are a rite of spring in ski culture. Between March and May, ski areas across the world...
Spring Events at Vermont Ski Resorts
Vermont just got over a foot of new snow, but warm weather is around the corner. That means it’s time...
When Should I Sign My Kids Up for Ski Lessons?
My son has been hitting the slopes since he was a babe, but as we bounce around from Vermont resort...
Where to Go During Vermont Maple Open House Weekend | 2024
Vermont Maple Open House Weekend is a chance to visit sugarhouses around the state for tours, tastings, sugar-on-snow, and more....
The Tradition of Backyard Rope Tows in Vermont
Pete and Sandy Gebbie are farmers and skiers with three backyard rope tows. When the snow is good, friends—and sometimes...
Baby Steps: A Mother’s Guide to Snowboarding After Birth
There’s something transformative about trying something again for the first time after having a baby. Whether it’s as “simple” as...
Presidents’ Week Fun at Vermont Ski Areas
Late February means Presidents’ Week fun at Vermont ski areas. Vermont’s mountains are celebrating with fun events and activities as...
The Early Days of Skiing and Trails at Stowe
When it comes to Vermont ski history, 1934 was a big year.
In Vermont, Why Are Things Where They Are?
Have you ever wondered why Vermont towns or villages have the words center, falls or mills tacked on?
Smuggler’s Notch Off Mountain Adventures
All Mountain Mama Rachel and her daughter Aria went to Smuggler’s Notch Ski Resort, in Jeffersonville, Vermont for a winter...
Learn-to Terrain at Vermont Ski Areas: Southern Vermont
This is part of the series about learn-to- ski terrain at Vermont ski areas to help parents find the best...
Vermont Places: Mount Tom in Woodstock
Mount Tom in Woodstock is a small but mighty mountain. The mountain’s environmental legacy, easy public access and central location...
Ski, Stay, and Play at Magic Mountain
I’ve been to (almost) every ski area in Vermont, but my kids only rock sweatshirts from one of them. You...
Holiday Events at Vermont Ski Areas
The festive season is here and this year the snow came with it! It’s a perfect time to head to...
Little-Known Vermont Winter Trails to Explore This Season
For a small state, Vermont is big on trails. The Long Trail, Catamount Trail, and Kingdom Trails are among the...
Volunteering in Vermont: How You Can Help Beyond the Holidays
The Vergennes Community Foodshelf, located in a small red building behind the Vergennes Congregational Church, could pass for a tiny...
Jonathan Goldsmith Lives a Most Interesting Life in Southern Vermont
Actor Jonathan Goldsmith first visited Vermont as a teenager. At that time, the Bronx-born adolescent had no idea he would...
Ski Season Checklist
Snowfall, opening days, ski racing! It may not quite feel like it in your neck of the woods yet but...
Finding a Home for Roller-Skating in Vermont
Alicia Taylor and Joanna Alpizar met at a pop-up roller-skating event in Burlington. The two BIPOC women became fast friends and...
Vermont Holiday Events to Celebrate the Season
Looking for Vermont holiday events in 2023? Small-town parades, stunning light displays and holiday markets are just a few of...
7 Beautiful Vermont Towns to Visit This Winter
“The snow is sparkling like a million little suns.” – Lama Willa
Stay, Snowboard, and Play at Smugglers’ Notch
When my daughter Aria and I visited Smugglers’ Notch Resort in 2023 winter was in full swing. A late snowstorm...
Haunted Happenings in and Around the Bennington Triangle
For decades, the mysteries of the Bennington Triangle have captured our imaginations.
Vermont Ski Deals for Families
It’s almost winter and that means resorts are rolling out season pass deadlines and special deals on lift tickets and...
Take a Hike at Stowe Mountain Resort
The highest peak in Vermont, Mount Mansfield is a popular destination for hiking, especially with the amenities of Stowe Mountain...