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 →By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. “We love the things we love for what they are.” — Robert Frost Planning a marriage proposal is an entirely personal event. It is a reflection of who you are, how well you know your…
Read More →A hunt for the best burger (and veggie burger) in the Shires
By Gordon Dossett, Vermont Country Magazine. For intrepid journalists, some tasks loom large. Venturing forth to sample the best burgers in the Northshire is not among them, so I am up to the task. Still, compiling a list of best burgers brought…
Read More →Microgreens anytime of the year from Brattleboro’s Grateful Greens
By Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine. Whatever the time of the year, you can get fresh greens at various locations across Southern Vermont thanks to Grateful Greens in Brattleboro. Grateful Greens has been growing microgreens since 2019, sprouting up here in Brattleboro,…
Read More →When the orange and yellow and red leaves begin to drip down tentatively from the slowly changing autumnal trees in the deep and vast deciduous forests in the Green Mountains of Vermont, these blazing incandescent precursors of the annual winter sleep alight…
Read More →Affordable Family Skiing at Living Memorial Park
By Kristopher Radder, Vermont Country Magazine. BRATTLEBORO — A classic T-bar lift in a picturesque Vermont setting, the sounds of laughter and the “swooshing” of people going downhill can be heard going well into the night. The glow coming from the lights…
Read More →Sweet treats: Southern Vermont has you covered
By Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine. Whatever treat your Valentine might have a sweet tooth for — cookies, cake, pastries or chocolate — Southern Vermont has what Cupid ordered. Vermont Country Deli “Chocolate-covered strawberries are always a big hit,” said Christine Meyer, store manager…
Read More →XC skiing a way of life at Viking Nordic Center
By Roberta C. Stone, Vermont Country correspondent. LONDONDERRY — It is the off-season — the gall. We are standing in the Viking Nordic Center rental shop in Londonderry, Vermont — a cross-country ski mecca. It’s a throwback from the 1950s as you…
Read More →Options galore for the perfect venue, gifts and more By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent. The Manchester, Vermont, area is one of the most romantic locations for your dream wedding or other life celebration, no matter the season. The beauty of the…
Read More →Embracing winter’s delights: A guide to Stratton Mountain’s diverse offerings
By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent. STRATTON — Nestled in the rolling hills of Southern Vermont, Stratton Mountain is a premier skiing and snowboarding destination and a haven for those seeking a complete winter experience. An excellent spot for locals and visitors alike, Stratton,…
Read More →The Art of Gifting: Southern Vermont’s Unique Holiday Shopping Experiences
By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent. BENNINGTON Bennington Museum After exploring fourteen galleries, a research library, and a 10-acre park with ever-changing sculptures, bring home a piece of the Bennington Museum that will last a lifetime. Show off your Jane Stickle quilt print tote…
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