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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By Gordon Dossett, Vermont Country Magazine. A watchful goatherd named Kaldi around 850 CE may be responsible for our consumption of coffee. Kaldi’s goats were staying up all night and even dancing, according to old stories and the internet (reliable sources all).…
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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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By Miss Kitty This Kitty enjoys nothing more than summer weekends in the Green Mountains. Alas, she is not a hiking, biking, kayaking kind of kitty. She does not know how to forage for mushrooms or brew her own beer. In truth,…
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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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Culture mavens curate 3 days of delicious fun, experiences for you and yours with Gallery Walk, Food Truck Roundup and Bandwagon Summer Series By Noah Hoffenberg, Vermont Country Magazine BRATTLEBORO — There’s something special happening in Brattleboro. Those in the know seek…
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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 Dan TeboUpCountry correspondent According to the internet, the concept of the New Year’s resolution has been in vogue since the ancient Babylonians walked the earth. That means that people have been trying (and failing) to spend the month of January rebooting…
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By Dan TeboUpCountry correspondent Ahh, the wedding film: low-hanging fruit for hacky comedy screenwriters everywhere! Type the word “wedding” into your Netflix search bar and weep at the unholy barrage of mirthless drivel. It shouldn’t be tough to mine comedy gold from…
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Pandemic wreaked scheduling havoc on Green Mountain marriage ceremony By Susan SmallheerUpCountry Magazine SAXTONS RIVER — Ruth Rowell and Brendan Hackett set the date: June 6, 2020.Then COVID hit.And they set another date, Oct. 24, 2020.And they even got the coronavirus, together,…
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