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…
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 →A Treasure Trove of Adventure in Quechee this Holiday Season
Gabriel Schatz, Vermont Country Correspondent. Tucked in the heart of Quechee Gorge Village on Route 4, the Vermont Antique Mall and Quechee General Store combine history, community, and local craftsmanship for a shopping experience unlike any other in the state. Whether you’re…
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 →‘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 →Discover the Heart of The Shires this Autumn in Southwestern Vermont
Sponsored by The Shires of Southwestern Vermont DMO As the crisp air of fall sweeps across the Green Mountains, The Shires of Southwestern Vermont transforms into a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors, making it a major destination for autumn enthusiasts and travelers of…
Read More →From foliage to festivals to fresh cider, there is always plenty to look forward to in fall in Vermont. Here is a collection of photos from past foliage seasons and events to give you an idea of what you’re in for. Enjoy…
Read More →By Victor C. Capelli. As the tired August and September trees begin to tint with leaf tips of hesitant change, so too the browning meadows with their spent dry grasses indenting the rolling green undulating hills foreshadowing and anticipating with their waning…
Read More →By Katharine A. Jameson, Vermont Country correspondent. I try to say no to my children every now and again just so they will hear the word “no.” So often today, we are thrust into the child-led swirl of questions and requests and…
Read More →By Brandon Canevari, Vermont Country Magazine. LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Just over a month ago, the life of a Bellows Falls native was dramatically changed and, in the process, a boyhood dream was fulfilled. Elliott Groenewold, 18, a defenseman, was drafted in…
Read More →Art for every heart at Vermont Artisan Designs
By Kristopher Radder and Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine. BRATTLEBORO — Art, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder, and the spirit of that observation is on display at Vermont Artisan Designs on Main Street in downtown Brattleboro. “Brattleboro is…
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