By Tara Schatz, Back Road Ramblers. Southern Vermont’s hot, steamy summers often require a mid-afternoon dip, and the local rivers and streams are ideal for cooling off in. If you’re seeking relief from the heat or a spot to while away the…
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Fun, hands-on, and family-friendly experiences await at Equine Affaire! By Allison Rehnborg Are you searching for an exciting equestrian adventure or a fun weekend escape for the whole family? Come to Equine Affaire, New England’s favorite horse expo! Established as a staple…
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Wardsboro is the undisputed home of the Gilfeather Turnip, the Vermont State Vegetable. By Anita Rafael. Ever since 2002, long before the State of Vermont designated the Gilfeather turnip as the State Vegetable, the residents of the small town of Wardsboro have…
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By Anne Archer, Vermont Country correspondent. On a 412-acre estate flanked by the Green Mountains to the east and the Taconic Mountains to the west, autumn is alive. Surrounding maples, birches, and northern red oaks are decorated in spicy red, tangy orange,…
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Ocean Crest Seafoods Inc., Neptune’s Harvest Fertilizer’s parent company, in Gloucester, MA, inadvertently ended up in the organic fertilizer business. A wholesale fish and seafood company established in 1965, Ocean Crest had a need to dispose of the fish remains created after…
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By Scott Grimm-Lyon. For John Pitroff waste reduction isn’t just a profession—it’s a passion. The Bennington County Solid Waste Alliance (BCSWA) recently welcomed Pitroff as its new Education & Outreach Coordinator. Serving residents across Bennington County’s thirteen member towns, Pitroff will lead…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. When Justine Curry talks about Southern Vermont, she doesn’t sound like someone making a sales pitch. She sounds like someone talking about home. That authenticity has become one of her greatest strengths as a REALTOR®, helping…
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By Xander Belogour, Vermont Country correspondent. Summer in Vermont is synonymous with swimming, and the state is home to countless rivers, streams, and other places to cool off. When the Green Mountains warm up, Vermonters trade their snow gear for swimsuits and…
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By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. NORTH BENNINGTON — Perched atop a North Bennington hillside located just steps away from the picturesque back entrance to Bennington College, sits the Prospect Street Writers House – its sunny yellow door offering a promise…
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By Anne Archer, Vermont Country correspondent. Garlic Town, USA in downtown Bennington is a Southern Vermont festival deep-rooted in tradition. For over 30 years, farmers have come together during Labor Day weekend to honor garlic, a vegetable found in countless dishes created…
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By Chris Mays, Vermont Country Magazine. Friends of Historic Memorial Hall is back in action, reshaping the town-owned venue into a community arts hub. “Our job is to become the cultural home for the valley,” said Ian Campbell, board chairman. The nonprofit,…
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