The first New Hampshire fair of the season will kick-off on Thursday, July 16 in Stratham. Gates open every morning at 8AM, except for Thursday’s fair when the fair begins at 12PM. Visitors to the fairgrounds can expect a taste of a real “old-time” fair which follows closely in the traditions of old country fairs. […]
All my loyal readers know how much I love Vermont. Here are some wonderful facts that will convince anyone, even someone that thinks Vermont is in Canada, to admire this fair state. 1. Vermont has its very own Loch Ness Monster, but in this case its in Lake Champlain. 2. There are no billboards (legally) […]
It’s the dead of winter, and you simply can’t face another snow covered slope or icy wind in your face. So what to do for fun? After all, you do live in (or are planning to visit) Vermont, so what are the choices? Luckily there are tons of indoor activities to cover all interests and […]
If you were planning a vacation with your kids, there is no need to look any further than spending it right here in beautiful Vermont. So let’s get right down to business. If you asked your kids where they would rather spend some time: The Shelburne Museum of art, or the Ben & Jerry’s ice […]
Yes, I know the elections were over several months ago, but I just came across a bit of “Theater of the Absurd,” and just wanted to share. Shortly before Vermonters went to the polls to vote for their governor, a debate was held in which all the candidates, and that means seven, were present to […]
It’s never too early to begin planning a ski vacation in Vermont. There are an abundance of choices throughout the beautiful Green Mountains, from simple and basic to cutting edge. Stowe– This is perhaps the most well-known of the ski resorts in Vermont. And it’s no wonder, since, according to many, Stowe offers the best […]
One of the most magnificent sites one can experience in Vermont is the spectacular transformation from summer to fall, and then finally to winter, marked by the colors the deciduous trees turn at this time. The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation are predicting an especially abundant leaf show as a result of the […]
What do I love about Vermont? The nature, naturally, but there are some indoor visits which can really help understand what Vermont is all about. Vermont has no less than thirteen National Historic Landmarks, thirteen state-owned historic sites, many underwater archeological sites, and more than one hundred National Register historic districts. There are also numerous […]
I don’t know about you, but for me summer means the beach, long walks at night, and ice cream! And us lucky Vermonters have the best ice cream there is anywhere, right here at home. That’s right, its Ben & Jerry’s, and they have a tour of their factory in Waterbury. Everyone will enjoy this […]
I simply love wandering around Vermont. The beauty is breathtaking and there are endless places to visit which are always interesting and different. Take, for instance, Basketville. A short drive from Putney in south-central Vermont, Basketville is an outlet store whose contents of handcrafted items for the home will boggle the mind. Here is a […]