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 […]
The best sweet treat of fall has arrived at orchards across Vermont: the apple cider donut. This is my favorite type of donut, and I love traveling around the state for nuanced taste tests of them all – some sugared, some not. Cider donuts are definitely the tastiest […]
I’m a huge fan of Vermont farmers’ markets in all seasons. Visiting markets is one of the easiest ways to support local farmers, growers, artisans and makers – now especially after the 2023 flooding in Vermont. Did you know Vermont leads the United States in farmers markets, as […]
By Abbey Harlow, Guest Blogger As the warm weather approaches, many of us are eager to venture out and explore Vermont’s beautiful scenery, delightful food and drink, and exciting summertime events. In my case, that means a visit to nonprofits around the state to make the most of […]
It’s no secret that Hen of the Wood is my favorite restaurant in Vermont. For years, it has been on my Vermont bucket list to have dinner in the acclaimed Butcher Room, a private dining experience for 6-12 on a butcher-block table off of the kitchen at Hen. […]
One of my favorite Vermont activities to do with friends and family visiting Vermont is taking them to Stowe and onto the gondola to experience the epic views from the top of Mount Mansfield. In the spring and summer, you can experience the lushness of the vegetation. In […]
Read articles Erin McCormick has written for, been featured in, or contributed to in publications such as HuffPo, Boston.com, Seven Days, Burlington Free Press and more. Travel Like a Local: Vermont in the Media Mistakes Tourists Make While Visiting Vermont While many residents of the Green Mountain State […]
I get asked for Vermont recommendations on a daily basis and a common question I hear is: When’s the best time to visit Vermont? This is such a loaded question since every season in Vermont is special and so different. Some folks love visiting for ski season specifically […]
How’s the weather in Vermont? Working with people from all over the country, whenever we pop on a call, the first question is about the weather in Vermont. Maybe it’s the arctic chills we can get in the depths of February – or the warm ups that have […]
Since meeting my husband, a true car enthusiast, I have discovered just how robust of a car community there is in Vermont. From cars and coffee get-togethers on the weekends, to Park & Lounges on Friday nights in the summer, to group rides throughout the state, there are […]