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...
Family-Friendly Fall Events in Vermont
The temps are dropping fast in Vermont which means winter is just around the corner. But first, Fall. The colors,...
5 Easy Vermont Hikes to Try this Fall
Fall is the best time for easy Vermont hikes, especially with kids. The bright foliage and cooler weather make it...
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,...
The Best Vermont Towns to Visit This Fall
Vermont’s fall foliage season is all about scenic drives, apple picking, hiking and exploring small towns. You can’t go wrong wherever...
Hiking The Long Trail in the Heart of Vermont
Hiking the Long Trail might mean seeing an old stone wall, a cellar hole, or an abandoned road.
25 Things to Do in Vermont in Fall
Looking for fun things to do in Vermont in fall? Here are ideas to help you make the most of...
Vermont Family-Friendly Events for Late Summer and Fall
Summer is far from over and there’s still time to enjoy the feeling of grass between your toes and dance...
Celebrating Calvin Coolidge in Plymouth Notch
Vice president Calvin Coolidge was asleep in his childhood home in Plymouth Notch when the news arrived that President Warren...
Butterfly Watching in Vermont
Butterflies are a big part of Terri Armata’s world.
Visiting Vermont Ski Areas Post Flood
On Sunday, when it started drizzling, I must confess I didn’t pay much attention to it. However, on Monday morning,...
Summer Music at Vermont Farms and Vineyards
Vermont summer music festivals and performances are in every corner of the state. If you’re looking for a new way...
Family-Friendly Summer Events in Vermont
It’s summer, time for outdoor music, barbecues, and more. We’ve pulled together a list of a few family-friendly summer events...
Woodchuck Golf in Waitsfield is a Backyard Labor of Love
On a clear spring day, you can see the top of Jay Peak from Spencer Potter’s backyard in Waitsfield. Just...
Summertime at Vermont Ski Resorts
The snow has melted, the sun has come out, and now it’s time to head to the mountains for mountain...
The Wonder of Old Trees at Gifford Woods State Park
It’s hard to imagine, but most of Vermont’s forests and hillsides were clear-cut in the 19th-century. Still, while 80 percent...
Vermont Museums Explore Art, Social Issues and Everyday Items
Vermont museums are gearing up for the 2023 season with new art exhibits that include inflated outdoor sculptures, photos from...
Podcast: Making Friends in Vershire with Coffee and Beer
Justin Willeau was eager to find ways to meet people and contribute to the community when he moved to Vershire in...
Maple Sugaring in Johnson is a Marvin Family Tradition
Butternut Mountain is the tallest peak that falls entirely within the town of Johnson. On the mountain’s southern slope, the...
Where to Go for Vermont Maple Open House Weekends
Vermont Maple Open House Weekends give visitors a chance to visit sugarhouses around the state for tours, tastings, sugar-on-snow, and more....
Podcast: The Magic of Blueberry Hill in Goshen
On a dirt road in the small town of Goshen is where Tony Clark bought a run-down farm and eventually...
Vermont Town Halls Showcase History, Community & Civic Life
Meander through the center of just about any small Vermont town and you’ll likely come across a town hall. Not...
First-Timer Snowboard Lessons at Stratton
My daughter, Aria, was stoked and maybe a little nervous about her first-timer snowboard lesson at Stratton. Her nervousness was...
Stratton’s One Nighter Package
After an exhilarating evening of tubing at Stratton’s Coca-Cola Tube Park, Mama Rachel and daughter Aria were hungry and ready...
Podcast: Turnpikes, Toll Roads and Historic Routes
Driving west on Route 17, the road’s pitch starts to noticeably change as it rounds past Mad River Glen and...
Tubing at Stratton’s Coca-Cola Tube Park
If you think mountain resorts are only for skiing and snowboarding, think again. All Mountain Mama Rachel and daughter Aria...
