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Columbus Day Weekend in Vermont
I always have high hopes for Columbus Day Weekend. Fall foliage is in full swing and there are always a variety of fun events going on around the state. There are too many festivals to name, but I...
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Apple Picking for a Good Cause in Vermont
The leaves are still green, but the apples are ripe. Even though it’s still a couple of weeks before fall foliage is in full swing, apple season in the Green Mountains is underway. From South Hero to...
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World-Class Ski Jumping at Harris Hill
Courtesy photo by Jason R. Henske Not able to make it to Sochi, Russia? The Harris Hill Ski Jumping Competition in Brattleboro represents a unique opportunity to witness future Olympic hopefuls up...
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UVM Morgan Horse Farm Celebrates Vermont’s Favorite Equine
Scent can be such a powerful memory trigger. For me, the smell of hay instantly takes me back to childhood when I had a horse named Banjo. While recently visiting the main barn at the University of...
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Why Summer in Vermont is the Best
People have been asking me where I’m going for vacation this summer. Nantucket? Cape Cod? The coast of Maine? No, I don’t think so. Our summer plans might be a weekend in Manchester or a day trip to...
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The Magic of Bread and Butter Farm
Bread and Butter Farm is the place to be on Friday nights. The 143-acre farm in Shelburne hosts the wildly popular Burger Night from May to September, drawing between 400-700 people each week. Burger...
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The Heart of Burlington: Sunsets, Cider & Lake Monsters
Church Street in Burlington is a popular destination. (Photo by Rick Levinson/Zipcar.com) Note to readers: My story about Burlington was originally published last month on Zipcar.com. Burlington is...
View Article8 Reasons to Love the Month of May in Vermont
After a long, cold winter, it finally feels like spring in Vermont. For the first time in six months, we can drive without snow tires, put away our wool socks, and see the grass grow and leaves sprout....
View ArticleA Getaway to Vermont’s Lesser-Known Moosalamoo Region
Tucked away in the Green Mountain National Forest is an area that all at once feels remote and accessible, rugged and gentle. Moosalamoo National Recreation Area is a 16,000-acre paradise that extends...
View Article12 Things to Do in Vermont This Summer
After a rather brutal winter, I’m looking forward to sticking around the Green Mountain State this summer. Between January and March, I sometimes question my sanity for living here. But when summer...
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Family Camping at Silver Lake State Park
One of the most relaxing weekends we’ve experienced all summer was camping at Silver Lake State Park. The 35-acre state park is located in Barnard, about 10 miles north of Woodstock. Dave, Phoebe and...
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Vermont Roots on the Rails Train Ride Brings Together Music Lovers
For the past few months, I’ve been working with Bellows Falls painter Charlie Hunter on generating media coverage for his first Vermont Roots on the Rails train ride. The Nov. 7 ride, from Bellows...
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6 Festive Vermont Events To Get You Into the Holiday Spirit
Looking to get into the holiday spirit? Look no further than these six festive events, featuring craft tours, light displays, parades, a Santa road race, horse-drawn sleighs, and lots of good cheer....
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A Winter Trek Through the Notch in Stowe
Route 108 through Smugglers’ Notch is known as one of the most scenic drives in Vermont, at least between May and October. But when the snow flies, a three-mile section of this scenic, winding road is...
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What Makes Vermont the Greenest State in the U.S.
Recycling, composting, buying local, and a genuine love for the land are values and practices that are a way of life in Vermont. Vermont consistently ranks as one of the greenest states in the...
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9 Lakes, Ponds and Swimming Holes to Cool Off at This Summer
Kayaking on Blueberry Lake in Warren. Now that summer is in full swing, it’s a good time to map out places to go kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and even fishing. Here are nine lakes, swimming holes, and...
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The 10 Best Vermont July 4th Celebrations
Independence Day celebrations in Vermont range from funky parades to outdoor concerts to festivities on Main Street and the town green. If you are in Vermont for July 4th weekend, here are some of the...
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5 Vermont Fire Towers to Visit While Hiking
Vermont was once home to dozens of fire towers across the state. According to the Green Mountain Club’s 360 Degrees: A Guide to Vermont’s Fire and Observation Towers, 38 fire towers once stood in...
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8 Beautiful Places in Vermont to Photograph
A church in Waits River on Route 25. Since launching HappyVermont.com in August 2009, I’ve traveled through many of Vermont’s 251 cities and towns. Here are some of my favorite historic churches,...
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Weekend Getaway: Beauty, Baking, and Beer in Norwich
You know you’re in New England when you roll into Norwich. Main Street is lined with historic Georgian, Federal, and Greek Revival brick and frame buildings, and the local village green is busy with...
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