Little did we know that this fabulous nut had microscopic udders that we could milk, to slurp up the goodness that is almond milk! Kidding aside, the demand for almond milk has grown substantially over the past few years–and doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. In 2014 an industry report, “Dairy and Alternative Dairy…

Bobcats, the “phantoms of the forest” By Meghan McCarthy McPhaul The distinctively feline tracks through the snow in our woods last winter intrigued me. They would follow the narrow ski trail a ways, then meander into the trees or, sometimes, seem to disappear altogether. There was no way, I thought, a house kitty was so…

Ever since I was a boy, I thought it would be really fun someday to watch the Olympics in person. Alas, I might have actually fulfilled this dream if, in late July, Boston had not dropped its bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. That said, the city of Boston almost certainly made the…

Summer is my favorite season. I’m happier when the sun is shining, the air is warm and the days are much longer. I’ve also discovered that it is a lot easier this time of year when I find love or when love finds me. Finding summer love first became a pattern during the seven years…

So heat stroke is a thing, apparently. Remember last week how I talked about my trying to get back into ketosis from glycosis? So in the middle of this week (adhering to my previously mentioned three on-two off schedule), I went for an 11 mile trail run. No big deal, under 2,000 feet of climb.…

By Tony Accurso Squiggle and Wiggle are two new beginner flow trails at Killington Resort. Located on Snowshed Mountain, these trails are accessible either by taking the Snowshed lift, or directly off Killington Road near the work road just below the Superstar chair. These wooded trails feature berms, small jumps and table tops suited for…

KILLINGTON — Tuesdays and Wednesdays all summer long, Vermont and New Hampshire residents can save 50 percent off scenic lift rides, Adventure Center day passes, mountain bike lift and trail tickets, mountain bike learn-to-ride packages and Segway tours. To be eligible for Locals Days, just present a VT/NH driver’s license or similar proof of VT/NH residency…

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Submitted MAPLE JAM Thursday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. — FAIR HAVEN — Fair Haven’s final concert in the 2015 summer series is a cappella group Maple Jam, new to the Fair Haven stage this year, on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. Maple Jam is Vermont’s own a cappella jazz octet specializing in close-harmony vocal…

Courtesy of CMAC “Sun on Your Wings” by artist Alice Sciore is part of the new exhibit at Compass, “What EMMA Loves.” Friday, Aug. 14 at 5 p.m. — BRANDON — EMMA member Karen Seward titled one of her recent paintings “For the Love of Painting,” which not only sums up the group’s upcoming exhibit at the…

Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum A young visitor (reluctantly) pets one of Billings Farm & Museum’s honorary chickens. Aug. 15-16 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, is featuring Heritage Chicken Days on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 15 and 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A variety…

Submitted JOHN KING Saturday, Aug. 15 at 3:30 p.m. — KILLINGTON — John King will perform a free concert at the Killington Resort’s Snowshed Adventure Center on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Singer/songwriter John King blends the stylistic qualities of southern rock and country. King has opened for popular country artists such as Florida Georgia…

Courtesy of Brandon Music MISSISQUOI RIVER BAND Saturday, Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — Northern Vermont’s Missisquoi River Band brings traditional and original bluegrass music to Brandon Music on Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m. The group features Patrick Murphy and Jim and Cindy Weed, the songwriting and vocal backbone of the band. Their unique three-part…

Megan Stearns dances with Farm to Ballet. Formerly of Long Island, she lives in Burlington, Vt, where she is the creative director for Let’s Grow Kids, a statewide public education campaign. Sunday, Aug. 16 — POULTNEY — Farm to Ballet, a Burlington-based dance company, will stage throughout Vermont performances of an original composition linking farmers and food…

Courtesy of Jeff Nadler BICKNELL’S THRUSH Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 7:30 p.m. — BELMONT — If it sounds like someone turned down the volume on the birdsong chorus in the nearby trees, you’re not imagining things. Many species of songbirds in Vermont have declined dramatically in recent years. “Saving the Songbirds,” a free forum Wednesday, Aug. 19…