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Best Places to Find Glorious Northeast Kingdom Foliage
Jobs Pond in Westmore is a beautiful, peaceful spot. Fall comes a little early in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. The state’s most rural area – Caledonia County, Orleans County and Essex County – starts...
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Kelley Stand Road: Gateway to the Green Mountains
Kelley Stand Road runs through the Green Mountain National Forest in southern Vermont. Kelley Stand Road between East Arlington and Stratton is more than just a scenic drive in southern Vermont. This...
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5 Easy Vermont Hikes to Explore this Fall
Not all hikes need to be epic. An easy Vermont hike can still be rewarding. Fall is the best time to hike in Vermont. The bright foliage and cooler weather make it an ideal time to climb the Green...
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Vermont Fall Foliage at its Finest
A view from from East Warren Road in Waitsfield. This year’s Vermont fall foliage season is shaping up to be one of the best we’ve seen in years. Even though Columbus Day Weekend has come and gone,...
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The Vermont Ghost Town of Glastenbury
Glastenbury Mountain is one of the highest peaks in Vermont. (photo by Andy Arthur). Mysterious disappearances. UFOs. A cursed forest. Paranormal activity. In Glastenbury, the legendary stories seem...
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Exploring Abandoned Buildings in Vermont
An abandoned house in Isle La Motte that has since been demolished. Ever come across an abandoned building and find yourself mesmerized? I find it difficult to take my eyes off the ruins of old...
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Winter is Coming to the Green Mountains
Snow on Mount Mansfield last November. It won’t be long before winter arrives in Vermont. Snow showers are expected in the mountains today, and I even saw a few snowflakes in Burlington. Killington...
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On Tap with Hop Farming in Vermont
Jessica Heinrich and Chris Whaley of Burlington are interested in growing hops and brewing. *This piece was originally published on the UVM Brainwaves blog. Vermont is better known for its beer than...
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A Return to the Slopes of Vermont
Bromley Mountain will participate in the Learn to Ski and Ride Month program. (courtesy of Bromley Mountain) Bromley Mountain is where I first learned to ski in the 1970s. Shortly before my fourth...
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A Festival of Lights at Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial
The Joseph Smith Memorial Birthplace displays 200,000 lights during the holiday season. Need to get into the holiday spirit? Travel to a hilltop in South Royalton, where 200,000 holiday lights...
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The Winter Woods of Vermont’s Mountains
Mount Equinox in Manchester It’s hard to believe that winter officially started yesterday. The studded snow tires were put on my Subaru weeks ago, and my yard in Burlington has already been covered...
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Vermont Restaurants Worth Your Time in 2015
The Worthy Burger in South Royalton is the go-to place in the Upper Valley for local beer. Finding a place to eat in Burlington was nearly impossible last weekend. My sister Margaret and her family...
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Learning to Teach My Daughter to Ski at Cochran’s
Looking forward to learning to teach Phoebe how to ski this season. I’m very excited to be a guest contributor to Ski Vermont’s All Mountain Mamas blog. My first post is about gearing up to start...
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Vermont Backroads: A Sign of What’s Important
All the things you’ll ever need. Anything else you would add? *Photo taken at Huntington River Vineyard. The post Vermont Backroads: A Sign of What’s Important appeared first on Happy Vermont.
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Stay in a Winter Yurt at Maple Wind Farm
Maple Wind Farm offer yurt rentals on its 140-acre property, which borders Camels Hump State Forest. The winter yurts at Maple Wind Farm attract people from all walks of life. Over the past 16 years,...
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Learning to Ski with Olympian Barbara Ann Cochran
Phoebe gets the hang of things at Cochran’s Ski Area in Richmond. I’m very excited to be a guest contributor to Ski Vermont’s All Mountain Mamas blog. My second post in the series is about learning...
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The Heart of Burlington: Sunsets, Cider & Lake Monsters
Church Street in Burlington is a popular destination. (Photo by Rick Levinson/Zipcar.com) Note to readers: My story about Burlington was originally published last month on Zipcar.com. Burlington is...
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Farm to Ski at Strafford Nordic Center
Strafford Nordic Center includes 30 km of trails on two Upper Valley farms. (Dave Kynor/www.davekynor.com) Friendship and farmland are at the heart of the Strafford Nordic Center. The 700-acre...
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Dorset Hollow: Barns, Mountains and History
Barn on Lower Hollow Road in Dorset. While visiting southern Vermont last weekend, I carved out some time to take photos. The weather was cold and snowy, and the light turned flat and gray. With my...
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Route 100: The Legendary Skier’s Highway in Vermont
Route 100 in Warren near Sugarbush Resort. What’s your favorite Vermont town along Route 100? For me, it’s a toss-up between Weston (where I was married) and Warren (where I used to live). Route 100...
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