The Long Trail Celebrates 100 Years
The first time I hiked the Long Trail was in 1979 during an elementary school class trip. We hiked on a cold autumn...
25
Mar
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Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock
Every spring Dave and I set aside a day to visit Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock. The operating dairy farm, established in...
Maple Sugaring at Bragg Farm
[caption id="attachment_2279" align="aligncenter" width="648"] Doug Bragg works in his sugarhouse in East Montpelier.[/caption] Doug Bragg of Bragg Farm Sugarhouse is optimistic about this year's...
11
Mar
Pieces of History in Harriman Reservoir
The size of Harriman Reservoir is impressive, but its history is what grabs your attention. Along the reservoir's floor are remnants of an...
08
Mar
Spring Skiing in Vermont
Some of Vermont's best skiing and riding can be found in March. The snow is soft and the sun is warm, making conditions...
04
Mar
A Stone Wall in Ripton
This stone wall in Ripton at Middlebury College's Bread Loaf School of English always catches my eye. At least once a year I take...
Town Meeting in Vermont
[caption id="attachment_2268" align="aligncenter" width="576"] Goshen Town Hall[/caption] Town Meeting, held the first Tuesday in March, is an annual tradition in Vermont. Residents gather in...
Village Bridge in Waitsfield
The Village Bridge in Waitsfield is one of my favorite covered bridges in Vermont. The bridge, built in 1833 and restored in the...
Elmore Mountain and the Fire Tower
Elmore Mountain is the northernmost and smallest peak of Vermont's Worcester Range. The mountain, which has an elevation of 2,608 feet, is a...