Baltimore is one of those small Vermont towns that's easy to miss. You might spot a sign for it along Routes 10 or 106, and chances are you've never heard of Baltimore. Only 229 people live in town, and the only public building is a former...
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...
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...
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...
At the top of Burke Mountain stands a fire tower built in 1939. It's the third fire tower constructed at the summit. Weather-related events destroyed the earlier two. The original one, built in 1912, was the first fire tower ever constructed in Vermont, but it collapsed...
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...
