Natural Wonder: Quechee Gorge
Quechee Gorge is a magnificent 165-foot-deep chasm that was sculpted by glacial activity some 13,000 years ago. Flowing through the 3,000-foot-long narrow gorge is the Ottauquechee River, which winds...
View ArticleA Bird’s Eye View from Mt. Philo
I thought the weekend was going to be a total washout, so I was thrilled to wake up to sunshine on Sunday morning. The haze from the recent heat wave was finally gone, so Dave and I took a ride to Mt....
View Article8 Reasons to Love the Month of May in Vermont
After a long, cold winter, it finally feels like spring in Vermont. For the first time in six months, we can drive without snow tires, put away our wool socks, and see the grass grow and leaves sprout....
View ArticleVermont Perfection at Lowell Lake State Park in Londonderry
In all the years I’ve spent in Vermont, I had never heard of Lowell Lake State Park in Londonderry. For our 11th wedding anniversary, Dave, Phoebe and I made our annual weekend trip to the Inn at...
View ArticleFamily Camping at Silver Lake State Park
One of the most relaxing weekends we’ve experienced all summer was camping at Silver Lake State Park. The 35-acre state park is located in Barnard, about 10 miles north of Woodstock. Dave, Phoebe and...
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In Groton State Forest, Seyon Lodge Offers Comforts of Home
In a remote lodge in Groton, innkeepers Chris Brader and Tiff Soukup spend their days cooking meals, taking reservations, managing yardwork, grooming trails, and keeping guests comfortable and happy....
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9 Lakes, Ponds and Swimming Holes to Cool Off at This Summer
Kayaking on Blueberry Lake in Warren. Now that summer is in full swing, it’s a good time to map out places to go kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and even fishing. Here are nine lakes, swimming holes, and...
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5 Vermont Fire Towers to Visit While Hiking
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...
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7 Scenic Vermont Summer Drives to Get Outside
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...
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Natural Wonder: Quechee Gorge
Quechee Gorge is a magnificent 165-foot-deep chasm that was sculpted by glacial activity some 13,000 years ago. Flowing through the 3,000-foot-long narrow gorge is the Ottauquechee River, which winds...
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A Bird’s Eye View from Mount Philo
-A view from the top of Mount Philo in Charlotte I thought the weekend was going to be a total washout, so I was thrilled to wake up to sunshine on Sunday morning. The haze from the recent heat wave...
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8 Reasons to Love the Month of May in Vermont
Updated May 1, 2019 After a long, snowy winter, it feels good that’s it’s finally spring in Vermont. For the first time in six months, we can walk outside without a heavy jacket, stash away our wool...
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What Camping at Vermont State Parks Looks Like This Year
Vermont’s 55 state parks are open for the season, including 36 campgrounds ready to welcome overnight visitors. This year, Vermont State Parks are not offering boat rentals or opening its concession...
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8 Reasons to Love the Month of May in Vermont
Updated May 1, 2019 After a long, snowy winter, it feels good that’s it’s finally spring in Vermont. For the first time in six months, we can walk outside without a heavy jacket, stash away our wool...
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Vermont Perfection at Lowell Lake State Park in Londonderry
In all the years I’ve spent in Vermont, I had never heard of Lowell Lake State Park in Londonderry. For our 11th wedding anniversary, Dave, Phoebe and I made our annual weekend trip to the Inn at...
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Family Camping at Silver Lake State Park
One of the most relaxing weekends we’ve experienced all summer was camping at Silver Lake State Park. The 35-acre state park is located in Barnard, about 10 miles north of Woodstock. Dave, Phoebe and I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
In Groton State Forest, Seyon Lodge Offers Comforts of Home
In the remote Seyon Lodge in Groton, innkeepers Chris Brader and Tiff Soukup spend their days cooking meals, taking reservations, managing yardwork, grooming trails, and keeping guests comfortable and...
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Swim in Vermont: 9 Lakes, Ponds and Swimming Holes for Cooling Off
Now that summer is in full swing, it’s a good time to map out places to go kayaking, canoeing, and swimming in Vermont. Here are nine lakes, swimming holes, and ponds worth visiting this summer in...
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6 Vermont Fire Towers to Visit While Hiking
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
7 Scenic Vermont Summer Drives to Get Outside
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...
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