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  • Welcome to Goshen: Blueberries, Trails + Nature
    Welcome to Goshen: Blueberries, Trails + Nature

    Spending time in Goshen often means being in nature, driving quiet dirt roads, and finding places named after blueberries, like the Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center. Goshen, in Addison County, has just 176 residents. But nature lovers from all over come here for cross-country skiing, hiking, and biking....

  • Vermont Stick Season Hikes That Get Better After the Leaves Fall
    Vermont Stick Season Hikes That Get Better After the Leaves Fall

    Seasoned hikers know that stick season is one of the best times to explore the trails. Sure, the crowds are gone. But what's even better is that without the leaf cover, new vistas open up through the hardwoods with surprising views you can't see in summer. Here...

  • Try These Vermont Stick Season Gravel Rides
    Try These Vermont Stick Season Gravel Rides

    The period between fall foliage and the arrival of snow is known as stick season in Vermont. It's prime time for hunting season, frosty mornings, and 4 p.m. sunsets. Want to get outside? Vermont stick season gravel rides are a fun way to explore the...

  • A Turnip Worth Celebrating in Wardsboro
    A Turnip Worth Celebrating in Wardsboro

    Along a rugged dirt road in the southern Vermont town of Wardsboro is the old Gilfeather farm, where the famous Gilfeather turnip first sprouted in the early 1900s. The turnip, cultivated by farmer John Gilfeather, became the official Vermont State Vegetable in 2016. It’s celebrated every fall...

  • Charm, History + Beauty: An Ode to Jericho
    Charm, History + Beauty: An Ode to Jericho

    I smile whenever I hear someone say they live in Jericho. The town is small—about 5,100 people—but not too small. Jericho is not terribly touristy, but it still feels like a place you want to visit. My only negative experience there was when I got a...

  • Forest Service Roads in Vermont Worth the Drive
    Forest Service Roads in Vermont Worth the Drive

    Exploring U.S. Forest Service roads in Vermont is an easy way to discover out-of-the-way scenic drives, hiking trails and natural beauty. Forest Service roads in Vermont can be found across the Green Mountain National Forest, from Searsburg and Sunderland to Goshen and Granville. The national forest...

  • 7 Things to See and Do in Vermont Before Labor Day
    7 Things to See and Do in Vermont Before Labor Day

    It’s hard to believe, but Labor Day is nearly a month away. Still, four weeks is plenty of time to see and do summery things in the Green Mountain State. Here are seven ideas to make the most of late summer in Vermont. Go blueberry picking Vermont’s blueberry...

  • Rediscovering Forgotten Sculptures Along Vermont’s Highways
    Rediscovering Forgotten Sculptures Along Vermont’s Highways

    A collection of abstract sculptures created by internationally renowned artists more than 50 years ago stand along Vermont's highways. You just can't see most of them—at least not yet. Art conservator Bob Hannum of Barre is working to change that. He was hired by the State of...

  • Over 300 Vermont Roadside Markers Highlight History, People and Places
    Over 300 Vermont Roadside Markers Highlight History, People and Places

    Vermont historic markers are in every corner of the state—from Addison to Shaftsbury and Brookfield to Weybridge. Fifteen new signs are being installed this year in communities like Burlington, Killington, Bennington and Swanton. Over the past 76 years, 335 total markers have been placed around the state. -A...

  • Vermont July 4th Celebrations in 2025
    Vermont July 4th Celebrations in 2025

    Vermont July 4th celebrations range from funky parades and outdoor concerts to festivities on Main Streets and local town greens. If you're planning on being in Vermont on Independence Day in 2025, here are some of the best places to celebrate. (You can find additional Vermont...