Spencer Crispe spends as much time as he can walking or cross-country skiing on Vermont ancient roads. Ancient roads—typically 48-feet wide and often lined with stone walls—can be found across the state. You might also come across tiny cemeteries, old stone chimneys and cellar holes near...
Vermont summer music festivals and performances are in every corner of the state. If you’re looking for a new way to spend your summer evenings, here are seven Vermont farms and vineyards hosting outdoor summer music concerts in 2025. A summer eventing at Pittsford Village Farm....
Outdoor Vermont farmers markets are a seasonal tradition. From Burlington to Brattleboro and Craftsbury to Northfield, town greens, local parks and parking lots turn into festive pop-up markets packed with local produce, handmade goods, craft beer, grass-fed beef and more. -A handful of Vermont communities offered farmers...
Imagine if Stratton lost its status as an official Vermont town. In the 1930s, the Vermont Legislature decided that towns with tiny populations, like Glastenbury and Somerset, would no longer be organized towns. Some wondered if Stratton would face the same fate. At the time, Stratton's...
Susan Leader makes pottery in a small shed at her home in Andover. In a field outside her doorstep is a view of Terrible Mountain. Terrible Mountain sits between Andover and Weston. Folklore surrounds the mountain's ominous name, and its mystique was likely heightened by the crash of...
Vermont museums are gearing up for the 2025 season with new exhibits highlighting circus photography, hope, birds, stains, history and uncanny realism. Read on to learn about summer and fall exhibits at nine Vermont museums across the state. (This story is updated for 2025.) -Shelburne Museum opens...
Looking for Vermont holiday events in 2023? Small-town parades, stunning light displays and holiday markets are just a few of the ways to celebrate the holiday season in the Green Mountain State. Here are just a few Vermont holiday events that are sure to bring plenty...
"The snow is sparkling like a million little suns." - Lama Willa White-capped mountains, icy ponds and snow-covered valleys make winter in Vermont hard to beat. In Vermont towns, you’ll find ski areas, festive events, sledding hills, skating rinks, general stores and restaurants. Here are seven of...
Fall is the best time for easy Vermont hikes, especially with kids. The bright foliage and cooler weather make it an ideal time to climb the Green Mountains and enjoy incredible views. But what if you have young kids in tow or want an alternative to...
Meander through the center of just about any small Vermont town and you'll likely come across a town hall. Not every Vermont town hall is the go-to place on Town Meeting Day—the first Tuesday in March—but many are gathering places for democracy in action that...
