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Dutch Hill Ski Area Earns a New Turn in the Backcountry
Bill Beattie started skiing at Dutch Hill in the 1950s when he was seven years old. The Vermont ski area, which opened in 1944, featured a 570-foot vertical drop and was known as having some of the...
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7 Scenic Vermont Summer Drives to Get Outside
The options are endless for scenic Vermont summer drives. In every corner of the state, you’ll find gorgeous roads with views of tall mountains, wide open fields, general stores, and rambling old...
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Kingdom Trails Mountain Biking Celebrates 25 Years
-Kingdom Trails mountain biking features more than 100 miles of singletrack on private land. John Worth started selling mountain bikes at East Burke Sports to earn extra cash in the summer. There was...
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6 Vermont Town Forests to Explore this Fall
Fall hiking in Vermont isn’t just about climbing 4,000-foot peaks. Hiking in Vermont town forests is another way to enjoy the outdoors during fall foliage season. Vermont towns have a long and proud...
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10 Things to Do Outside in Vermont This Summer
*updated May 21, 2019* Summer in Vermont is short, so there’s a lot to pack in. Whether you feel like hiking, biking, swimming or catching a live performance, there are endless possibilities for...
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Twelve Years in Vermont: The Good, the Bad and the Best
This time of year always reminds me of the importance of taking chances, pursuing happiness, and loving yourself even when life is hard. Twelve years ago this week, on November 1, 2006, I returned to...
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Happy Vermonters: Angus McCusker Finds Peace and Community in the Backcountry
Deep in the woods of Brandon Gap, Angus McCusker skis the backcountry and feels right at home. McCusker, a co-founder and executive director of the Rochester & Randolph Area Sports Trail Alliance...
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Podcast: Nostalgia and Community Spirit at Northeast Slopes in East Corinth
Northeast Slopes takes pride in what hasn’t changed since the ski area opened 84 years ago. Northeast Slopes, located along Route 25 in East Corinth, got its start after a handshake agreement between a...
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Prospect Mountain Ski Area Preserves its Character and Looks to the Future
The winters are long at Prospect Mountain Ski Area. That’s because Prospect Mountain, located off Route 9 in Woodford, has elevation in its favor. The rugged, small town of Woodford in Bennington...
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Vermont’s Hiking Season Kicks Off With Some COVID-19 Restrictions
Memorial Day Weekend is considered the traditional start of Vermont’s hiking season. That’s still pretty much the case. But in the era of COVID-19, hikers are being asked to remain flexible and take...
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What Camping at Vermont State Parks Looks Like This Year
Vermont’s 55 state parks are open for the season, including 36 campgrounds ready to welcome overnight visitors. This year, Vermont State Parks are not offering boat rentals or opening its concession...
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Where to Explore the Vermont Outdoors This Summer
Tara Schatz is staying put in Vermont this summer to explore the outdoors. That suits Schatz just fine as she feels ultimately at home when she’s outside. The Bennington resident is an avid hiker,...
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Get Outside: Tubing and Hiking in Scenic Manchester
Tubing the Battenkill River and hiking trails in Manchester Vermont are ideal ways to enjoy summer in the Green Mountains. It’s been 137 years since Manchester first promoted itself as a summer...
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Kingdom Trails Mountain Biking Celebrates 25 Years
-Kingdom Trails mountain biking features more than 100 miles of singletrack on private land. John Worth started selling mountain bikes at East Burke Sports to earn extra cash in the summer. There was...
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6 Vermont Town Forests to Explore this Fall
Fall hiking in Vermont isn’t just about climbing 4,000-foot peaks. Hiking in Vermont town forests is another way to enjoy the outdoors during fall foliage season. Vermont towns have a long and proud...
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Happy Vermonters: Angus McCusker Finds Peace and Community in the Backcountry
Deep in the woods of Brandon Gap, Angus McCusker skis the backcountry and feels right at home. McCusker, a co-founder and executive director of the Rochester & Randolph Area Sports Trail Alliance...
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Nostalgia and Community Spirit at Northeast Slopes in East Corinth
Northeast Slopes takes pride in what hasn’t changed since the ski area opened 84 years ago. Northeast Slopes, located along Route 25 in East Corinth, got its start after a handshake agreement between a...
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What Makes Vermont Weird?
Chad Abramovich loves to explore the weird side of Vermont. He’s passionate about photographing abandoned buildings, learning every last detail about mysterious legends, and sharing strange tales that...
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The Catamount Trail Offers Easy Access to Vermont’s Backcountry
Vermont backcountry skiing will be a popular option for outdoor recreation this winter. For those looking for alternative ways to get outside in the snow, backcountry skiing along Vermont’s Catamount...
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4 Vermont Outdoor Centers Worth Your Time This Winter
In 1969, year-round Vermont outdoor centers weren’t on Tony Clark’s radar. Back then, Clark was hard at work creating a network of cross-country ski trails on his inn’s property in Goshen and on...
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