Poison parsnip and poison ivy, false hellebore galore … beware as you take to Green Mountain trails By Jim TherrienVermont Country BENNINGTON — Tick season and Lyme disease get a lot of deserved attention in Vermont in the warmer months, but several…
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By Mark Rondeau, Vermont Country Magazine. ARLINGTON — I have adopted only two pets in my life: both cats and both from Second Chance Animal Center. Rocco is the second. I picked up Rocco on Dec. 10. As a reporter and editor…
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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…
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By Miss Kitty. This Kitty is sure there is no more romantic a season in Vermont than fall. Whether a Kitty has been tethered to the same old Tomcat for years, or whether she has perhaps just suffered rejection from an ungrateful…
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Saxtons Distillery launches summer music series By Chris Mays, Vermont Country Magazine. BRATTLEBORO — Saxtons Distillery, known for its exceptional craft spirits, is hosting a brand new summer music series in its beautiful backyard. Greg Labshere, production assistant at the Brattleboro distillery,…
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By Bob Audette, Vermont Country Imagine a wicker picnic basket waiting to be opened, stuffed with delectable goodies from local farms, bakeries and delis. Imagine that wicker basket at a picnic table in a state park or on a blanket rolled out…
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By Chris Mays, Vermont Country Windham County’s stunning, natural beauty and small-town charm provide a perfect backdrop for outdoor dining. There’s a place for everyone to eat after a day of boating, fishing, hiking or shopping. The Station in Brattleboro, where Whetstone Beer…
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Hike to Gettysburg Quarry perfect for families, history buffs By Tara Schatz, Back Road Ramblers DORSET — Looking for a fun hike that isn’t too difficult and includes rare natural communities along with incredible geological and human history? The hike to Gettysburg…
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Here are some other ways to enjoy Vermont this winter By Tory Rich, Vermont Country Magazine It’s no secret that Vermont is home to some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the country. We’re just set up for that sort of…
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By Jim Therrien, Vermont Country The fall — from Sept. 23 to Dec. 21 — is when Vermonters and visitors alike are hoping to get elevated and witness some breathtaking beauty. Fortunately, Southern Vermont, in both Bennington and Windham counties, offers an…
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By Gena MangiarattiVermont Country MANCHESTER — Do you think of yourself as a more likely witch … or vampire? If you lived in New England during the tuberculosis outbreaks of the 18th and 19th centuries — more than 100 years after the…
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