Vermont

Snowshoeing in the Enchanted Forest

Ending the year in the Enchanted Forest

I hadn't really planned to take a holiday break from blogging, but this was one of those rare occasions when for about ten days I have hardly even turned on my computer. It seems I needed a break, and so, I took one. That doesn't mean I've been …

August hike at Mad River Glen

It’s autumn, and Vermont is just waiting

The changing colors move from north to south and east to west, covering the state slowly like a cool stop-action sequence in a Ken Burns documentary. This picture, taken in August at Mad River Glen, is from Central Vermont where sometime soon - maybe …

Smiles at American Flatbread in the Mad River Valley, Vermont

A love letter to the Mad River Valley in Vermont

There has understandably been a lot of bad news about Vermont in the media this week. I'm not saying we should ignore the bad, but it's important to remember this: Vermont is magical. And like many magical things, it becomes imperiled by our neglect. …

Mystery cup at Stowe Mountain Lodge

Something yummy in Vermont

This week I'm I wishing I could be in Vermont to help clean up after Tropical Storm Irene, but since I can't I'm going to do what bloggers do best: Write posts this week to let you know that Vermont is still open for business! I urge you to consider …

Relaxing in the lobby at Stowe Mountain Resort

Stowe Mountain Lodge: Family-friendly luxury in the heart of Vermont

Vermont is a very special and beloved place for me and my family (as of today, you'll find no fewer than 50 posts here about everything from maple creemees to mountains). Tropical Storm Irene devastated Vermont this past weekend, flooding many of the …