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Vermont Wildflower Walks and Guided Hikes
Vermont wildflower walks are a chance to see columbines, bloodroot, trout lily and other spring ephemerals in forests and trails throughout the state.
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Downtown Vergennes is All Local and Pure Heart
As the saying goes, a rising tide lifts all boats. That is especially true in downtown Vergennes.
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What’s the Story Behind These Vermont Place Names?
Vermont has no shortage of offbeat place names. What is special about Vermont place names is that they come with a story—either a true one or a mix of myth, folklore and fact.
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Stratton: Forests, a Fire Tower and a Tiny Population
Imagine if Stratton lost its status as an official Vermont town.
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Vermont Places and Roads Named After Mud
If you’ve driven on dirt roads in the last week or so, it’s clear that Vermont mud season has arrived.
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Where to Go During Vermont Maple Open House Weekend 2025
Vermont Maple Open House Weekend is a chance to visit sugarhouses around the state for tours, tastings, sugar-on-snow and more. About 95 Vermont sugarhouses and locations are participating in the annual…
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Quirks, Collections and Taxidermy: Vermont Libraries
Vermont is home to about 185 libraries. Jessamyn West is on a quest to visit every single one.
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Vermont Museums and Galleries to Visit this Winter
Farmers, nature, the rural landscape and beloved artists are showcased at Vermont museums and galleries this winter. Here are three museums, two art centers, and one dog chapel to visit this winter.
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Vermont Winter Outdoor Events and Activities You’ll Love
Sunsets after 5 o’clock, sunnier days and warmer temps are easier to come by in February and March. Fortunately, this time of year is also jam-packed with Vermont winter outdoor events and activities.
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Vermont Winter Carnivals to Celebrate the Season
Ski jumping, a wood sawing competition and a nine-mile sleigh ride were some highlights of the first Chester Winter Carnival in 1922.
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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 view of Terrible Mountain.
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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 find as easily are lost Vermont town names like Vineyard or Mansfield.
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A Conversation about Vermont Fall Foliage
When it comes to Vermont fall foliage, Mike Snyder has a theory.
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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 Granite State.
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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, Empire, and heirloom varieties that are ready for pick-your-own Vermont apple picking.
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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 classic martinis, salty margaritas or off-beat drinks, you can’t go wrong at these…
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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. After a few bends in the road, a clear view of the Montgomery Center for the Arts unfolds.
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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 brought her to Vermont, where she eventually opened the Sparkle Barn.
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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. If you’re planning on being in Vermont on Independence Day in 2024, here are some…
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