Pie fixes everything, I’m convinced! From pie shacks and sheds, to bakeries and diners, here are the best places to find amazing fruit pies – blueberry pie, raspberry pie, apple pie, peach pies – and cream pies – maple cream pie, key lime pie, chocolate cream pie, peanut […]
What do you get for the person in your life who seemingly has everything? Or the person who favors collective experiences over more material goods? I wholeheartedly am one of these people! Spend quality time with me and let’s go on an adventure for the memories we’ll make […]
One of the things I love most about Vermont’s changing of the seasons is the different outdoor activities they afford… Even if you’re not a skier or snowboarder, there are ample opportunities to get outdoors in the winter in Vermont and New England. Ask yourself: when was the […]
There’s something super comforting about a warm, fresh-out-of-the-oven donut on a leisurely Sunday morning during stick season, especially with snow flurries whirling around! Whether you’re a classicist when it comes to donuts, preferring jelly or glazed, or more adventurous, with a maple cream or downright funky flavor, here […]
The best way to complete a delicious Thanksgiving meal is with a locally made Thanksgiving pie (that is better than one you could ever make for yourself) – who’s with me? I am a big fan of getting a few variety of Thanksgiving pies. I typically pick up […]
Did you know that Vermont has bragging rights to the largest zipper in the North America? If you’ve ever driven or walked down North Main Street in Barre, Vermont, you’ve passed this oversized zipper made of stone… But have you seen it up, close and personal? Or know […]
No matter what season you’re visiting Vermont in, every town and city is worth a visit for the unique sights, restaurants, breweries, cafes, shops, and experiences within them that define them. Here are 7 over-overlooked towns for an authentic Vermont afternoon visit… And what to do in each […]
If you’re looking for ideas to get outside in Vermont in any season, hit the open, car-free road of the recently completed Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT)… The 93 miles of the rail trail run from Swanton to St. Johnsbury, Vermont. While on the trail, take in the […]
Fall in Vermont means pumpkin-spice everything… Cinnamon buns, muffins, pancakes, cookies, and of course, coffee! But where can we support small businesses, cafes, and coffee roasters by sipping delicious local pumpkin spice lattes in Vermont? Vermont coffee shops are whipping up their own spice mixes and pumpkin syrups […]
Fall color is still holding on in some parts of Vermont, but we are on the heels of stick season… After the state welcomes many visitors during the height of Vermont summer and for the treat of rich foliage colors during Vermont fall, stick season is forgotten about […]
If you’re traveling through the Northeast Kingdom, especially if you’re on a tour of Vermont’s covered bridges, don’t overlook the quaint town of Cabot. Just outside of downtown, find the AM Foster Covered Bridge. Take in the stunning long Green Mountain views as the backdrop to this bridge. […]
Creemees are a highlight of Vermont summer for many, but who says creemees in Vermont are for warm weather only? Through the end of October, you can find fall creemee flavors at these stores and stands. Or, discover a list of a local shops or stores below where […]
If you’ve ever cruised around Jeffersonville and Stowe, you may have come across a truck full of happy and health golden retrievers of all ages, colors and sizes: The Butternut Hill Golden Retrievers. They’re now local celebrities – perhaps the most famous beings in Vermont. I’ve been in […]
Vermont ski resorts and towns are not only enjoyed during the winter! There are many quaint ski towns that this non-skier believes are even better enjoyed in the peak of fall foliage season. Gondola and single chair rides, hiking and biking, orchards and pumpkin patches, galleries and shopping… […]
For years I’ve seen signs touting “Foliage Rides Today” displayed around the Mad River Valley, directing leaf peepers up to Mad River Glen to the iconic single chair for fall foliage rides… And recently on the first day of fall, I finally crossed the experience off my Vermont […]