When you think of Vermont towns known for outdoor adventure, Stowe, Warren, Stratton, and Killington probably top your list. But Huntington deserves a spot, too. My husband and I almost bought a home in Huntington nearly 20 years ago. We opted for Underhill instead (and then...
Sheena Brown is a fourth-generation dairy farmer at Skyline Holsteins in Derby. Her great-grandfather bought the farm 81 years ago. As a child, Brown spent her days bottle-feeding lambs, walking a pet pig down the road, and following her father through the barn. She was convinced...
From easy walks to more challenging climbs, Wilmington has a trail for every hiker. Over the years, Wilmington has impressively stitched together a web of trails that connect downtown to mountain views, rivers, streams, and deep woods. Rail trails, mountain climbs, and forest paths can be found...
Vermont’s museums are filled with extraordinary, odd, and mysterious objects. From a replica of Phineas Gage’s skull to a tiny mitten that once ended a romance, you can find unusual artifacts at Vermont’s museums. These objects, some weird and others ordinary, offer a window into Vermont’s history,...
On the first anniversary of my brother Matt's death, my sisters and I traveled to Sherman Reservoir on the Vermont-Massachusetts border. After a year of grieving this sudden, tragic loss, we felt ready to return to the place he died. Prior to Matt's kayaking accident in...
Outdoor Vermont farmers markets are a seasonal tradition. From Burlington to Brattleboro and Craftsbury to Dorset, Vermont's 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...
