Liz Bleakley moved to Windsor with her family and didn't know a soul. To meet people and get involved in her community, she answered an ad for an assistant cheesemaker position. “I wasn’t prepared to really appreciate how fascinating cheese was. Once I started learning about...
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 summer music festivals and performances are in every corner of the state. If you’re looking for a fun way to spend your summer evenings, here are seven Vermont farms and vineyards hosting outdoor summer music concerts in 2026. -Live music at Earth Sky Time in...
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...
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 2026, here are some of the best places to celebrate. (You can find more Vermont July...
Eshqua Bog Natural Area in Hartland is about to put on a show. Every year in mid-June, showy lady’s slipper orchids bloom, turning this natural area into a botanical sweet spot. The orchids are typically white with a bright pink or magenta slipper or pouch, and two...
Make the most of your Vermont summer by exploring hiking trails, bike paths, ponds, rivers and lakes. You can also find endless opportunities for festivals, music, and outdoor adventures. Things to Do in Vermont this Summer Get Outside on Bike Paths and Trails In Vermont's summer and...
