On a recent hike up Eagle Mountain in Milton, Vermont, we climbed to a ledge overlooking Lake Champlain. Turkey vultures soared overhead, tilting back and forth on the breeze. A sheer cliff dropped to the forest below us, a lush variety of plants clinging to its face. Cliffs are defined as areas of exposed…

  For decades every summer and fall I’ve admired the loon couple on Kent Pond from a distance through my husband’s binoculars. When we bought a kayak I was excited to discover what I see from the water. So I put in off Thundering Brook Road with my husband and neighbor who has two kayaks.…

Seals, They’re adorable, They make you laugh, And then they, too, Laugh along with you. It may not seem that way, But they do. They have a silly spirit, And love to make others laugh. It’s an important feature to have, Silliness. It keeps you feeling happy and free. It lets your heart stay light.…

  The last Full Moon at the end of August, certainly brought things to an emotional climax. Since then, it’s been about assessing the damage as the dust slowly settles. New boundaries and limits meant new rules about communication, logistics and planning. As emotions shifted and new desires emerged, September so far has been about…

 Historic Hathaway Farm celebrates 20 years of corn mazes with brand new mazes this year, along with the Big Maze and the Mini Maze, and a new activity in the play area called Punchin’ Pumpkins. The livestock barn gives guests a chance to meet all the farm animals and take a ride on the wagon…

  Saturday, Sept.16—SHERBURNE—The Vermont Fairy Tale Festival is a unique event that showcases the work of Vermont’s public libraries. Each library that participates sponsors a booth dedicated to a specific fairy tale. These booths become immersive worlds where families can step into the pages of their favorite stories. From puppet shows to engaging crafts, each…

For over 40 years, this annual event  has been held as a hallmark kick off  the fall foliage season here in our Vermont town, where hundreds of people converge on our historic Green from all over New England. This is a free outdoor event where the center of town will be lined with vendors making…

  Saturday, September 16—WOODSTOCK—The  Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park  on 54 Elm St. (Route 12N) Woodstock,  will hold its Forest Festival this Saturday, Sept. 16. Take a horse-drawn wagon ride, try your hand at woodworking, or explore the forest on a guided nature walk. Witness the whole forest product cycle in action, from horse-logging, to board…

SEPT. 16  ULTRA 50K 60 OBSTACLES 6:15 a.m. Age Group Compete against your  Age Group 6:30-6:45 a.m. Open Challenge Yourself 6 a.m. Elite Race Against the Best BEAST 21K 30 OBSTACLES North American Championship Race 7:15-8 a.m. Age Group North American Championship Qualifiers (Qualification Required) 8:15-9:45 a.m. Early Morning 10 a.m.-Noon OPEN 7 a.m. Elite…

  Athletes conquer boundaries and embrace resilience on an unknown course through the mountains Sept. 16-17—KILLINGTON—This weekend, the rugged terrain of Killington Ski Resort in Vermont will bear witness to a formidable spectacle of human endurance and spirit—the Spartan Race. Known for its demanding obstacle courses that challenge both physical and mental fortitude, the Spartan…

  Thousands of flannel-clad visitors flock to Sleepy Hollow Farm every autumn for an Instagram photo op, creating a dangerous nuisance for the town and local residents. By Ethan Weinstein, VT Digger Amid social media-induced traffic jams, the towns of Pomfret and Woodstock plan to close roads this fall leading to a popular foliage photo op.…

Saturday, Sept. 16—RUTLAND—The Rutland region’s now infamous Whoopie Pie Festival will return to Center Street and Merchants Row downtown this Saturday.   The highly anticipated event was a huge success last year as Dream Makers Bakers of Killington impressed crowds with a whoopie pie weighing in at 553 pounds.  This year, owner Megan Wagner is…

  We started with the Sunburst Six chairlift ride, and they were admittedly both nervous and excited. But not afraid.  Their father, my son Jim, on the other hand, had developed a fear of heights so he filled out the liability waiver with some trepidation. However, ever the dad who wants his girls to have…

   Bats are everywhere!  It may feel that way to some of Vermont’s human residents.  Summer is when some species of bats gather in colonies, to raise their young in human-made structures such as houses, barns, office buildings, and bat houses but fall is the safe time to get them out.  “Summer is the time…

  Gov. Phil Scott and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) announced Sept. 7 the third round of Community Recovery and Revitalization (CRRP) grant winners. These grants will help transform communities by adding jobs, childcare and affordable housing, improving infrastructure, and helping spur the creative economy. Awardees cover 31 projects in 12 counties…