My Favorite Places

09 Aug

Posted at 11:14h in biking, Caledonia County, Essex County, My Favorite Places, Northeast Kingdom, outdoors, recreation by
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-Kingdom Trails mountain biking features more than 100 miles of singletrack on private land. John Worth started selling mountain bikes at East Burke Sports to earn extra cash in the summer. There was just one problem—there was nowhere to ride. Worth, who opened East Burke Sports in 1988...

27 Jul

Posted at 10:01h in activities, Addison County, Bennington County, Lamoille County, Mad River Valley, My Favorite Places, recreation, Route 100, Stowe, swimming, Washington County, Windham County, Windsor County by
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Vermont swimming holes hold a special place in the heart of locals and visitors.. If you’re looking for a place to jump off rocks or wade in shallow waters, Vermont is home to dozens of swimming holes. For centuries, Vermont swimming holes have drawn visitors from...

06 Jul

Posted at 18:04h in activities, Addison County, Bennington County, Lamoille County, My Favorite Places, nature, Orleans County, outdoors, Popular, roads, scenic drives, state park, summer, Washington County, Windham County by
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The options are endless for scenic Vermont summer drives. In every corner of the state, you’ll find gorgeous roads with views of tall mountains, wide open fields, general stores, and rambling old barns. But half the fun of a scenic drive is getting out of your car...

26 Aug

Posted at 14:48h in activities, barn, Churches, covered bridges, history, My Favorite Places, photography, Popular, scenic by
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Since launching HappyVermont.com in August 2009, I've traveled through many of Vermont's 251 cities and towns.  Here are 8 beautiful places in Vermont to photograph, including some of my favorite historic churches, meeting houses, barns, and bridges. Waits River Church The tiny village of Waits River in...

05 Aug

Posted at 13:01h in activities, fall, fire tower, Green Mountain National Forest, hiking, history, My Favorite Places, nature, parks, Popular, state park, summer by
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Vermont was once home to dozens of fire towers across the state. According to the Green Mountain Club’s 360 Degrees: A Guide to Vermont’s Fire and Observation Towers, 38 fire towers once stood in Vermont. Today, there are far fewer. Many fire towers were built by...