Scenic drives are a favorite pastime in Vermont, and exploring Vermont mountain roads is a perfect option if you want to see gorgeous views from higher elevations. Kelley Stand Road between East Arlington and Stratton Kelley Stand Road between East Arlington and Stratton takes you deep into...
On stage with a guitarist, fiddler, and pianist, Don Elder glances at his notes before calling out to the dance floor. “First couple lead to the right, circle four hands around,” he directs in tune with “Wabash Cannonball,” a 19th-century folk song. Elder, of Lyme, N.H., is...
What’s the Vermont foliage forecast for 2025? It’s tough to say. Heavy spring rains followed by soaring temperatures and a severe drought over the summer make it harder to predict. Not only that, these unusual weather patterns—and a changing climate—are also putting stress on Vermont trees...
Vermont apple picking season is officially here with McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Gala and heirloom varieties available at local orchards. Beyond apple picking, Vermont apple orchards are also where you'll find events—including live music, yoga and festivals—as well as farm stands, kids activities, cider donuts and good old...
South Mountain in Bristol stands at 2,325 feet. Visible from Main Street, the mountain is known for its rugged terrain and steep cliffs. It was once (and apparently still is) a challenging but desirable location for treasure seekers. Money digging was a popular craze in the...
Travel through most towns in Vermont and you’ll likely come across red barns, roadside farm stands, and cows, sheep and goats grazing in fields. Vermont farms are a big part of the state’s cultural identity, landscape and economy. (It's hard to imagine Vermont without farms, isn't...
The term minimalism is also used to describe a trend in design and architecture where in the subject is reduced to its necessary elements. Minimalist design has been highly influenced by Japanese traditional design and architecture. In addition, the work of De Stijl artists is...
[caption id="attachment_1441" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Photo by Andy Duback[/caption] Here's a post that I want to share with you that is a bit off topic and rather personal. I published an essay in the May issue of Kids VT about my struggle to become a mother at...
It's hard to believe that 12 months have passed. Last year Dave and I were expecting our first child, a daughter we named Charlotte. She was due in July but died halfway through the pregnancy, leaving us stunned and overwhelmed by grief.Today is the first...
