If you are a gardener you are probably ready to put the snowy days behind you and spend some time “playing in the dirt.” I have already purchased my veggie and flower seeds and just looking at the pictures on the packets puts me in a happy place! Winter is an ideal time to purchase…

It wasn’t supposed to snow. Like there wasn’t an inkling that there would be anything coming out of the sky at all. It was predicted to be a normal grey Vermont day, nothing special scheduled at all except for the KMS Future Stars race. But Vermont weather is never what you expect it to be.…

There are several families who live in my neighborhood. Most are either retirees or younger couples with adolescent children. I know all of them somewhat but none of them deeply, meaning, I’ve had wonderful conversations and interactions with many of them over the years, but very few are coming over for drinks.  One neighbor who…

When it comes to winter in the North Country, brown is not beautiful. Climate change has brought sudden and extreme fluctuations in weather along with a dramatic decline in the amount of snowfall that blankets the ground. This is especially marked in the Northeast, where winter is warming faster than the national average. Our weather…

Part 3 of a series on building our Killington dream lodge Every weekend and during vacations we fled to Vermont for more adventures while building the ski lodge Dad dreamed of. While residing in our tent in the woods, we cleared the land and leveled the ground, no small achievement in a state made of rock.…

Beautiful horses, They are very powerful, Majestic creatures.      

Things start to look a bit different this week. Truths have been revealed and are now exposed to the light. While things are still fractured and in a continuing state of chaos and change, there is an opportunity to see things differently. As the Sun and Mercury move into imaginative Pisces you might be tempted…

Courtesy Betsey Cox PITTSFORD—As the summer season approaches, families seeking a distinctive summer camp experience for their daughters are invited to discover Camp Betsey Cox. Founded in 1953 by Jean Smith Davies and her husband Charles Davies, Camp Betsey Cox, located on 140 Betsey Cox Lane, Pittsford, is a camp for girls, young women and…

    Courtesy of Night Eagle Wilderness Adventures Campers and counselor enjoy the view from the top of Buttermilk Falls, Ludlow, Vermont. As the summer sun stretches its golden rays across the sky, children eagerly pack their bags, brimming with excitement and anticipation. For many young adventurers, summer camp is not merely a seasonal getaway…

Courtesy Killington Resort Sunday, Feb.25, at 1 p.m.—KILLINGTON— Killington Resort welcomes back Olympic gold medalist Red Gerard on Sunday. Join Red for an afternoon hike session in his very own Red's Backyard at Ramshead featuring some sweet giveaways. From 1-3 p.m., don't miss the  chance to ride alongside Red, enjoy some complimentary s'mores, and win…

Mini Shred Madness Hits Killington Park Courtesy Killington Resort   Saturday, Feb. 24 at 9 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Killington is hosting a park competition for the young groms. Compete for prizes and share in the fun with other skiers and riders in a friendly and fun environment. Grom skiers and riders (13 years & under) are invited to…

            Courtesy The Carving Studio & Sculpture Center Saturday, Feb. 24 – Sunday, Feb. 25 at 9 a.m.—WEST RUTLAND—The Carving Studio & Sculpture Center (CSSC), 636 Marble Street, West Rutland is holding an upcoming workshop on carving alabaster. Led by sculptor Nora Valdez, this workshop offers participants an opportunity to…

By Julia Purdy It doesn’t get more local than this. On a late-winter weekend, Sugar & Spice Restaurant in Mendon is hopping. Tables are full in mid-morning and the kitchen is hard at work. Walt and Lynn Manney, owners, are both working alongside their help, who are bustling about. Walt is the greeter; he gives…

Courtesy Pico Ski Resort Splitboarders set off on their journey into the snowy trails at Pico Ski Resort. Friday, Feb. 23 at 8:30 a.m.—MENDON—The 7th annual Pico Hiko Splitfest splitboarding exhibition is coming to Pico this Friday. It will provide education, and exploration into the world of splitboarding for those who are interested in learning.…

Courtesy VFFC With the $70,000 raised by VFFC, progress has been made in the renovation process, including the installation of a new concrete floor in Farmers Hall. The next step is sealing the concrete, installing carpentry finishings, and resetting raised doorways. RUTLAND—The Vermont Farmers Food' Center (VFFC) is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of…