Vermont is an outdoors paradise popular for hiking, hunting, fishing and great winter time skiing. Find the best Vermont country resorts, Bed and Breakfast Inns and many other Vermont vacation ideas inside!
Inside you can find out all about how Vermont maple syrup is made and then learn about the different types of maple syrup grades. Nothing taste better than pure Vermont maple syrup!
Read about the many outdoor activities you can find in Vermont, like biking, trout fishing, hiking the long trail, fall foliage sight seeing and more Vermont vacation ideas.
You also can learn all about the Vermont life here by reading the great Vermont blog sections you can find in the left sidebar. Or just scroll down to read the latest ones below.
Vermont is beautiful in the fall; make sure you check out the Vermont fall foliage picture gallery for fantastic Vermont fall scenery.
Vermont is also popular for hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor activities. Read the Vermont fishing guide for fishing seasons and what kind of game fish can be found in Vermont.
Vermont is also home of some of the best Eastern downhill skiing you can find. Check out the best Vermont ski resorts and lodges page for a great stay while you enjoy some great downhill skiing.
There's a lot in here to see, so browse around and read all about the great state of Vermont. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, and make sure you plan your relaxing Vermont vacation soon!
Read my Vermont blog below and find out more about Vermont!
Vermont Castings is a leading manufacturer and distributor of handcrafted cast iron stoves and fireplaces. With over 25 years of experience, the company offers premium quality gas grills, technologically advanced stoves and other products made from 100% recycled cast iron.
Whether you are looking for built in grills, wood burning fireplaces or convertible stoves, Vermont Castings has the solution. The products manufactured by this company are based on the newest technologies, featuring unique details and environmentally friendly materials.
By using these energy- efficient products, customers can save money and protect the environment. The materials used for each product ensure that the goods you purchase will pass the test of time. Read more…
If your looking for a great skiing resort near the Stowe, Vermont ski slopes, you should check out the Golden Eagle resort in Stowe. It has everything you need yet small enough to feel cozy.
Golden Eagle Resort is a family-friendly hotel located near the main attractions at Stowe’s Mt. Mansfield in Vermont. Featuring a health club, an indoor pool and a business center, this popular resort feels like home away from home.
There are many facilities for children, as well as recreational activities for groups and families. The resort has 94 guestrooms for every need and budget. Depending on which reservation plan you choose, breakfast is included. Read more…
Enjoy springtime in Vermont at the 45th Annual Vermont Maple Festival in St. Albans. This year’s festivities will be held on April 15, 16, and 17 and will feature music, great food, antiques, crafts, cooking demonstrations, a parade, a foot race, exhibits, and rides. There’ll be something for all ages.
Of course as the name implies, The Vermont maple festival celebrates the art of making pure Vermont maple syrup. Vermont is one of the top states of producing great real maple syrup.
Kids will love getting in on the face painting, riding a real pony or a carousel horse, shooting down a giant slide, and enjoying other carnival rides. Older kids and grownups can experience the excitement of thrill rides, and everyone can test their skills at the midway games. Read more…
It’s time for another maple syrup recipe! This one is called maple spare ribs, and it taste as good as it sounds! Ribs with a maple syrup coating for taste, what could be better than that?
Maple spare ribs
The real key to great ribs is to have them tender on the inside and brown and crunchy on the outside. The best way to achieve this is to cook them at a low temperature until they’re done, and to then cook them for a short period at high heat. Read more…
Where to take the family for an unforgettable winter vacation? Smugglers’ Notch resort, Vermont, of course! This awesome ski resort has been named the best in North America for family programs by readers of SKI Magazine for twelve years in a row.
It was also in the top ten for scenery, lodging, service, off-hill activities, variety of terrain, terrain challenge, value, and overall satisfaction. With so many accolades, you can’t go wrong with Smugglers’ Notch resort in Vermont!
Skiing and Snowboarding
The three beautiful mountains at Smugglers’ Notch ski resort provide a wide variety of trails. Beginners will enjoy the gentle slopes, while intermediates will face trails that are a little tougher. For experienced skiers and snowboarders, there’s the Black Hole, the only triple black diamond trail in the eastern U.S.
If you’re a novice and need a few lessons, or if you’re an old hand at skiing or snowboarding and want to boost your game up a notch, check out the Snow Sport University. Guests at Smugglers’ Notch ski resort will also have the chance to give the latest snow sports equipment a try. Read more…
Since I sell pure Vermont maple syrup here, I thought many would like some great Vermont maple syrup recipes! You can use maple syrup on almost anything to add a great sweet maple flavor.
It can be cooked, heated, frozen or simmered. Almost everything taste better with some of that pure Vermont maple syrup on it. So, here’s the first of many Vermont maple syrup recipes you can try below. Read more…
I hope everyone is having a good holiday season, I’ve been really busy with everything. I just wanted to tell you all about the first night festival in downtown Burlington Vermont.
It’s a New Years eve party basically, with lots of events and shows going on. There will be many local artist and lots of food to eat! Call it a New Year’s Eve festival of the arts in downtown Burlington.
Besides live music, crafts and other artist there will be parades and fireworks at midnight. The first night shows are located all over downtown Burlington, Church Street Marketplace and the Burlington waterfront. Read more…
Now that fall is winding down, pretty soon it will be the start of Vermont skiing! This year it looks like it will start early as the weather seems to be getting colder earlier.
Vermont ski resorts are getting everything ready for a good season and each year they add more snow making equipment, trails and other things.
The major Vermont ski resorts have added lots of things. Of course the new Stowe Mountain Lodge has everything you could want and more. Read more…
Besides taking a lot of fall foliage pictures in Vermont this year, I managed to take some Vermont youtube videos also. One day during a sunny day this fall I took a ride up the gondola cars in Stowe.
The gondolas go up the side of Mount Mansfield, which is the highest peak in Vermont. Once you get up there you can hike, enjoy the view or eat inside the Cliff House restaurant.
Of course in the winter skiers use the gondola cars to get up there and do some nice skiing. Right across the road is the Stowe Mountain Lodge. The gondolas go right to the lodge during the winter. Read more…
Well everyone, I finally made my Vermont fall foliage picture gallery page! It’s got 40 of my best fall foliage pictures I took of this year, 2010. Most are from up in Stowe, Vermont.
I went up the gondola ride and took some nice pictures and videos up there. I also have some of a roadside stand selling all those pumpkins and other fall harvest produce.
Plus a few here and there, even some of Lake Champlain. So check out my new Vermont fall foliage picture gallery and let me know what you think!
