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…
Read More →Discover Southern Vermont: Your Perfect Day Trip Destination with Thruhike and Vermont Country
By Alexander Belogour and Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine SOUTHERN VERMONT — Southern Vermont offers the perfect mix of outdoor adventures, local businesses, and scenic spots ideal for a day trip. Vermont Country is excited to partner with Thruhike (thruhike.io), a platform…
Read More →Pocketful of Why: How Allyson Wendt Stitched Together a Life of Creativity, Resilience, and Storytelling
By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. BRATTLEBORO — Allyson Wendt, founder of the Brattleboro-based children’s clothing company Pocketful of Why, has had numerous careers before becoming a seamstress and children’s clothing designer. However, it was the combination of her lived experiences…
Read More →10 Highlights from Southern Vermont in 2024
Chris Mays and Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Sponsored by Vermont Begins Here. Southern Vermont truly lived up to its reputation as the heart of the Green Mountain State in 2024. Conveniently located near New Hampshire, Upstate New York, and northern Massachusetts,…
Read More →By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. BENNINGTON — Together with the Better Bennington Corporation (BBC) Design Committee, BBC Executive Director Jeanne Mintrone has been working to beautify and bring vitality to Bennington’s historic downtown. The majority of the district covered by…
Read More →Winter in Bennington: A Stop at TAAN for an Authentic Thai Experience
By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Winter in Bennington, Vermont, brings the perfect backdrop for cozy getaways, and no visit would be complete without a meal at TAAN, the town’s newest destination for authentic Thai cuisine. Located inside the elegant South Shire…
Read More →Discover Unique Holiday Gifts and Local Delights at The Local & Co in Bennington, Vermont
By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. If you’re visiting Southern Vermont this holiday season, make sure to stop by The Local & Co, a charming destination in downtown Bennington where three women-owned businesses—The Local, Wild Blossom, and etc.—come together to offer a…
Read More →By Anne Archer, Vermont Country correspondent. It has been said, the best holiday gift is one you make yourself. However, if your artistry is on par with a 4-year-old, the second-best option is buying a handmade gift from a local museum gift…
Read More →‘Nothing’s too much trouble for Christmas’ Musicians gear up for holiday shows
By Gen Louise Mangiaratti, Vermont Country and Anne Archer, Vermont Country correspondent. For Brattleboro musician Zara Bode, preparations for her winter holiday-themed shows begin as soon as the previous season ends. “My tradition is to, after every Christmas season, I go around…
Read More →Thanksgiving weekend on Putney’s artisan trail: Putney Craft Tour offers gifts with a personal touch
By Lynn Barrett, Vermont Country correspondent. PUTNEY — Looking to buy a gift directly from the local artist who made it? The day after Thanksgiving, the studios of 24 of Vermont’s most prominent makers invite the public in to discover, ask questions…
Read More →By Chris Mays, Vermont Country Magazine. WILMINGTON — Bright Lights Craft Fair has become synonymous with the holiday season in the Deerfield Valley. It’s returning to Memorial Hall in Wilmington on Dec. 14, with a companion show the same day in Dover…
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