

Happy Vermont
-
-
-
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, Vermont firsts, organs, history and the notion of stains.
-
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.
-
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…
-
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…
-
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.
-
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.
-
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?
-
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 in the community make it a special place in Vermont.
-
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 state’s most legendary areas for hiking, backcountry skiing, and mountain biking. Fortunately,…
-
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 general store. The food shelf is open twice a week and is stocked…
-
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 eventually make the Green Mountains his permanent home.
-
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 are now on a mission to create a public, welcoming, year-round space…
-
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 the ways to celebrate the holiday season in the Green Mountain State. Here are just…
-
7 Beautiful Vermont Towns to Visit This Winter
“The snow is sparkling like a million little suns.” – Lama Willa
-
Haunted Happenings in and Around the Bennington Triangle
For decades, the mysteries of the Bennington Triangle have captured our imaginations.
-
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 an ideal time to climb the Green Mountains and enjoy incredible views.
- Load More