Saturday, Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. — KILLINGTON — The KES parent group KEEPERS holds a bottle drive on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the bottom of the Killington access road, at the new Killington-Pico Area Association (a.k.a., the Killington Chamber, formerly Bill’s Country Store). Help keep local youth inspired and involved in…

Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — A historic golf course, childrens’ activities, a photography walk, yoga, and guided nature and history hikes are all free activities that are part of the 4th annual Peak to Peak event on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Celebrating the trails of Woodstock, this event…

Oct. 17-18 — CASTLETON — Come out and join the freeze-out in support of homeless veterans from 4 p.m., Oct. 17 to 11 a.m., Oct. 18 at American Legion Post 50, Route 4A, Castleton. Supporters will be sleeping outside the Post on the back lawn to shine a light on the plight of far too many Brothers…

Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. — PAWLET — The Pawlett Historical Society is pleased to host Dick Smith on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Pawlet Town Hall, located at 122 School Street in Pawlet. Smith will be talking about Ethan Allen and how his expedition to capture Fort Ticonderoga for America’s First Victory…

Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — The Book Nook and Stemwinder are proud to host Todd Trzaskos, author of “Wines of Vermont: A History of Pioneer Fermentation” on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. The celebration of Vermont wines will take place at Stemwinder, 46 Depot Street, Ludlow. Trzaskos will talk about Vermont wines, several of which will be…

Great showing for this inaugural Oktoberfest that promises to continue for many years. Events guru Jeff Alexander tells us about the stein hoisting, keg bowling, brat eating and Oompah-loompahing that rounded out a spectacular fall weekend in Killington, VT. Mark your calendar for next year's Oktoberfest, the newest can't-miss summer event. Video provided by Killington…

The 2015 Killington Brewfest went off as a total success. How can you go wrong with Killington on a fall day mixed with over 100 of the regions finest craft beers. Brewfest is one of Killington’s most distinctive annual celebrations. This year, they expanded to include Snowshed & Ramshead Base Lodges, allowing for more activities,…

Local fisherperson Tiffany Saltis tells us why she loves one of Vermont's most popular outdoor activities. Also, Sara and Kaitlyn wind down after a busy day in Vermont at the Spa at the Woods, a European Spa nestled in the hills of Killington. Finally, Bettina pays a visit to the Zen gardens.

In another must-see segment, Bettina, Sara and Kaitlyn go back in time to talk with Master Historian, Bill Jenney, about Vermont's most influential President at the Calvin Coolidge Homestead. See why this is the coolest historic site in Vermont, if not the world. In our "How to Make it in Vermont" segment, we see what…

Bettina visits with David Soucy, PGA Pro and GM at Green Mountain National Golf Course, who tells us why Green Mountain is the #1 rated Public Course in Vermont. Also, Sara and Kaitlyn continue their adventures with visits to their favorite swimming holes.

In this segment, we visit Killington's newest and only year-round bike shop, Alpine Bike Works. We also do some paddle boarding and some hiking at Thundering Brook Falls, where Bettina talks about some of the more popular hikes in the area.

In this can't miss episode, check out Killington Resort's new Snowshed Adventure Center, including the brand new Mountain Coaster. We also chat with the inimitable Jeff Alexander, events guru at Killington, as he tells about upcoming events and takes a look back at the Dirty Girl Mud Run.

Killington Oktoberfest, taking place over Columbus Day weekend, welcomes the 2015 Stein Hoisting Regional Championship featuring stacked prizes. Oct. 9-11 — KILLINGTON — Killington Resort in conjunction with the International Federation of Stein Hoisting (IFOSH) will be hosting the 2015 Stein Hoisting Regional Championship at Killington Oktoberfest on Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 9-11. The strongest and most…

By Haley Sierra and Rob Bossi, courtesy of Okemo Mountain Resort Photo One: Children take their pick of the season’s most popular harvest at Okemo Mountain Resort’s Fall Into Winter festival. Photo Two: Foliage surrounds the Timber Ripper Mountain Coaster. Saturday, Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. — LUDLOW — Okemo Mountain Resort celebrates the changing of the…

Courtesy of Brandon Music Mike T. Lewis, left, and MaryBeth Zamer, right, make up Twangtown Paramours, performing in Brandon on Oct. 10. Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — The music of the Twangtown Paramours has been called “Sophisticated Americana,” and is a hybrid of the Nashville and Austin music scenes. The acoustic duo, made…