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Made in Vermont

A twenty-something couple make a life for their young family in Vermont

The Green Mountain State is home to 8,000 miles of dirt roads. To put that in perspective, 8,000 miles is twice the length of the continental United States and roughly the entire diameter of the planet. That’s a lot of ground to cover, right? To help you figure out some worthwhile dirt roads to travel this fall, I’ve compiled a list of my personal favorites.

Scenery

12 Tiny Vermont Towns to Visit During Foliage Season

Here’s my list of 12 tiny Vermont towns that are off-the-beaten path, off the radar, and very much worth visiting in the fall.

Scenery

9 Vermont Scenic Fall Drives Beyond Route 100

With fall on the horizon, I’m thinking about new scenic drives to explore and returning to some old favorites. In every corner of Vermont, there are hundreds of miles of roads to enjoy.

Outdoors

Fall Foliage at its Peak

The Green Mountain State is home to more than 700 miles of hiking trails, all of them swathed, this time of year, in the glorious colors of fall.

Local

The Quirky Doctor Quinton Quark

Ted Lawrence teaches “Slapstick Science” lessons to students at schools and venues throughout the Northeast and central Atlantic regions.

Food & Drink

Apples of Uncommon Character

If you wanted to eat an apple when I was growing up, your choices were a thick-skinned McIntosh, a bland Red Delicious, or an equally bland although slightly juicier Golden Delicious.

Outdoors

Forever a Highway

Vermont is crisscrossed by hundreds of “ancient” roads used now for hiking and snowmobiling. Some folks will go to great lengths to protect them from being lost forever.

Out and About

Red

Come fall, we often think of oranges, yellows and browns. But it’s the unexpected REDS that make everything pop.

Local

Sole of Vermont

When you meet Nancy Benoit, it’s hard not to stare at her feet

Food & Drink

Whose Farm, What Table?

“Farm to table” means the food you eat, whether in a restaurant or your home, came from a specific local farm or producer—a movement that is thriving here in Southern Vermont.

Attractions

Bennington Monument

On August 16 in the year 1777 General John Stark and his troops successfully defeated parts of the invading British army.

Sporting Events

11 Miles of Trouble

You might not see smiles on every runner’s face during the West River Run … not until after the race anyway.

Local

The Big 4th

It takes 364 days to put together, it is about 1,500 feet long, and this summer, it is 66 years old. What is it? It’s the Fourth of July Parade down Main Street in Wardsboro, Vermont.

ArtScene

Wild Horses

Bennington artist Rita Dee uses driftwood to create powerful, larger-than-life sculptures of horses.

Food & Drink

Some Berry Good Advice

What could be finer than a pail of fresh-picked blueberries? John Ringwood shows off his pickings.

Families

Vermont Perfection at Lowell Lake State Park in Londonderry

Lowell Lake State Park is located at the end of a dirt road in a beautiful, secluded spot overlooking the lake. The park is operated differently than most other Vermont State Parks because it does not offer any type of facilities, and camping is not permitted. Still, it’s a popular spot for kayaking, fishing, and walking.