A Perfect Fall Weekend in the Lake Champlain Islands of Vermont
The Lake Champlain Islands in Vermont are unassuming — as if they haven’t quite figured out how popular they actually are. The three islands and one peninsula that make up …
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Lake Shaftsbury State Park in All Four Seasons
Lake Shaftsbury State Park is nestled among rolling hills and dense forest in Southwestern Vermont. It’s not exactly a destination for tourists, but the locals make good use of the park …
Four Seasons of Beauty in Woodford State Park, Vermont
The little slice of wilderness called Woodford State Park is nestled in the mountains of Southern Vermont. It’s not exactly a tourist destination, but it beckons to certain people with …
Vermont’s Mighty Monadnock: Exploring Mount Ascutney State Park
Gorgeous mountain vistas, unique hiking trails, and a beautiful family-friendly campground – Mount Ascutney State Park is a playground for nature lovers, history buffs, and outdoor adventurers. Its close proximity …
Plan a Day Trip to Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park
Vermont’s newest state park is appropriately named — Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park is a unique collection of hiking trails meandering over 204 acres of fields, forests, gorges, cliffs, and …
Summer Fun at Emerald Lake State Park
Dark woodland trails, a turquoise mountain lake, and one of the most family-friendly campgrounds in Vermont. This is what you’ll discover at Emerald Lake State Park in East Dorset, a …
Hiking to Lye Brook Falls in Manchester, Vermont
Looking for a relatively easy hike to one of Southern Vermont’s most lovely waterfalls? The hike to Lye Brook Falls in Manchester, Vermont is a moderate 4.6-mile woodland walk that …
Hiking the Long Trail in Vermont with Dogs: An Interview with Shirley Harmon
My favorite adventure stories don’t feature daring escapes from wild animals or treks into distant jungles. I am more drawn to ordinary people who take risks to follow their dreams, …
Visit the Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Vermont
Planning a Vermont vacation and want to include some fabulous waterfalls and swimming holes in your itinerary? You have come to the right place! Vermont is probably more well known …
The Best Hikes in Southern Vermont
Vermont is beautiful in all four seasons, and exploring the mountains and valleys on foot is one of our favorite pastimes. We’ve been trekking and meandering the hiking trails in Southern …
Winter Glamping: Stay in a Geodesic Dome in Putney, Vermont
Winter is long in Vermont, so when February rolls around, I give myself a mission to find some easy weekend getaways that are budget-friendly and outdoors-based to get us over …
A Secret Vermont Treasure: Groton State Forest
Like many of Vermont’s most wild places, Groton State Forest is off the beaten path, nestled between the Green Mountains to the west and the hills of the Connecticut River …