Welcome to Vermont Explored

Vermont Travel for the Adventurous Soul

Come explore miles of back roads, enchanting towns and villages, quirky attractions, and some of the most beautiful landscapes in America. We’d love to share this special place with you!

Killington Peak from Kent Pond in the fall.

Vermont Route 100

Route 100 in Vermont is the most scenic road in the state, especially in the fall when the trees light up the state with intense color that you have to see to believe!

Cover of book: 100+ Wonderful Ways to Experience Vermont.

100+ Wonderful Ways to Experience Vermont

Are You Missing Out on Vermont’s Best-Kept Secrets?

The only guide you’ll need to find popular and obscure trails, waterfalls, attractions, museums, farms, breweries, and more.

The Round Barn at Shelburne Museum in Vemront.

Hey, I’m Tara!

I’ve been exploring Vermont since before I could walk, and I’d love to help you discover every corner of this beautiful state.

I’ve got lots of practical tips and destination ideas for your next adventure.

On these pages, you’ll find ideas for weekend getaways, day trips, easy outdoor adventures, and lots more! 

Vermont Travel and Adventure News

Warren Falls in Vermont.

The 10 Best Vermont Swimming Holes for Summer Fun

Posted on
After five months of winter weather, there’s nothing quite as refreshing as a Vermont swimming hole on a hot summer day. Swimming holes in Vermont are part of what makes…

Fall in Love with Burton Island State Park

Posted on
Fireflies, mountain views, and a whole lotta swimming, paddling, and hammock dozing. That’s what you’re in for when you spend a summer weekend at Burton Island State Park in Lake…

Questions about visiting Vermont? Live here and want to explore more? Want to share your favorite Vermont photos, tips, or adventures? Join the Vermont Explored Facebook group – a community of Vermont lovers just like you!