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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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12 Outdoor Vermont Farmers Markets to Visit in 2024
Outdoor Vermont farmers markets are a tradition every spring, summer, and fall.
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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, Vermont firsts, organs, history and the notion of stains.
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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 pub, a post office, a hardware store and a library.
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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 of the Northeast Kingdom Astronomy Foundation, home to the Northern Skies…
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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 celebrate the end of the season by having skiers and snowboarders gliding across a man-made pond…
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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. Dozens of Vermont sugarmakers are participating in the annual event on March 23 and 24, 2024.
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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 strangers—come over to ski.
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The Early Days of Skiing and Trails at Stowe
When it comes to Vermont ski history, 1934 was a big year.
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