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...
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Apr
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02
Apr
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...
19
Mar
Celebrate Spring at Ski Area Pond Skimming Competitions
Pond skimming competitions are a rite of spring in ski culture. Between March and May, ski areas across the world celebrate the end...
27
Feb
Where to Go During Vermont Maple Open House Weekend
Vermont Maple Open House Weekend is a chance to visit sugarhouses around the state for tours, tastings, sugar-on-snow, and more. More than 90...
22
Feb
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...
10
Feb
The Early Days of Skiing and Trails at Stowe
When it comes to Vermont ski history, 1934 was a big year. Ninety years ago, the first rope tow in the country opened in...
25
Jan
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? If you've spent time in Vermont...
11
Jan
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...
13
Dec
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...