Click here to see the fall foliage picture gallery page!

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!

Click here to see the fall foliage picture gallery page!

Click here to see the fall foliage picture gallery page!

Vermont holds their Oktoberfest events a bit earlier than other places, due to how fast the fall comes and goes up here! This past weekend was already the big Stowe Oktoberfest events, which I forgot about, sorry.

But all through the month of October all over the state of Vermont will be many fall events and Oktoberfest activities. Below are just some of the Vermont Oktoberfest events going on through the month of October.
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Now that fall is on it’s way, this is the best time of the whole year for biking Vermont! No other place is as scenic and pretty as Fall in Vermont. Vermont bike tours are very busy during the fall with lots of people biking Vermont.

If you want to bike Vermont, you have many choices to choose from. If you like doing things on your own you can grab a map, plot your own biking Vermont route and head out.

If you enjoy biking Vermont with friends or a group, then finding Vermont bike tours is the way to go. There are dozens of them busy biking Vermont in the fall, stopping at beautiful Vermont Inns and Vermont bed and breakfast places.
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Wow, it’s been a long time since I wrote anything on here! The summer has gone by too fast as always and soon it will be Labor Day weekend here in Vermont. That means the end of summer, the start of school and getting ready for fall.

There is not a whole lot of things going on for Labor Day weekend here in Vermont. I know in Northfield Vermont there is a 3 day event with lots of food, music and games going on.

Burlington, Vermont always has a few special events here and there, plus many stores have Labor Day weekend sales. There’s always plenty of flea markets and farmers markets having one last sale also.
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Well the Vermont maple sugaring season of 2010 is winding down. It’s always hard to say how well the maple sugar season will be each year. It all depends on the weather, how cold and warm it gets during the nights and days.

The 2010 season is over, but there is lots to pick up, clean up and do. It was an about average year for Vermont maple syrup production. Not a great amount but not too bad.

The actual maple syrup is very good quality, that never changes. It’s how much maple syrup you harvest that makes a great or bad year. It’s a lot of work in a short time, then it’s all over.

So try to pick up some brand new 2010 pure Vermont maple syrup soon and see how great it taste on pancakes, french toast and many other foods. Nothing beats the taste of fresh Vermont maple syrup!

Situated within four architecturally-historic blocks in downtown Burlington, the Church Street Marketplace is an award-winning pedestrian zone running from Pearl to Main St. in Burlington, Vermont. This place has something for everyone. Here you will find well-known stores, street vendors, and unique products from local artisans, crafts shops, children’s entertainment and many dining options.

The Church Street Marketplace is so popular because it combines a wide range of architectural styles, including Victorian and Art Deco. There is everything from glass to wooden items for every appetite. The festivals are exciting and sprinkled throughout the year. There are many interesting people on Church Street. A few ethnic stores and Trade Winds add an exotic flavor to the pedestrian Mall.

For shopping, there is a fair selection of chains, but also a few unique stores. You can choose from over 100 retail shops, which makes this place perfect for those who love shopping. The mall is simply spectacular and you will always find live music in the eateries. Don’t forget to bring your kids here, because they will be delighted by the fountain located at the top.

The whole area is a pedestrian friendly zone, as traffic is not allowed on Church Street. This place is clean, safe, attractive, and full of people having fun, taking lunch or just hanging out. Come during the summer for street performers, enjoy a sidewalk act and meet friendly people. The Church Street Marketplace is a must see, that’s for sure! It is vibrant, it is fun and it centers the city of Burlington, Vermont.

Owned by the Von Trapp family and immortalized in ‘The Sound of Music’, Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont is the ideal vacation destination for any season. The resort offers three restaurants and Austrian-inspired lodging. Choose from 96 beautifully appointed suites, from the European-influenced deluxe room to the contemporary, luxurious Austrian suite.

If you are looking for relaxation, rest and solitude, this is the place to be. The outside pool is clean and private, the flower gardens are breathtaking, and the staff from the front desk to the restaurant to housekeeping is eagerly hospitable. The best thing is the X-C ski center with many miles of groomed trails going right up to the doors of the lodge.

Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe Vermont provides four clay tennis courts, three swimming pools (one indoor) and a great croquet pitch. There is also a Fitness Center offering yoga and massage therapy. The hotel features an on-site library, game room, scenic hiking paths and top-rated cross-country skiing trails. Children and parents alike will be delighted by the wide range of activities available, including painting, baking class, music and dance.
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Click here to book a room at The Stowe Mountain Lodge Resort today!

Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont is the birthplace of New England skiing, the ski Mecca of the east. Skiing in North America was literally born there. It’s one of the best places to get the full New England ski experience: a combination of spectacular views and challenging ski trails.

What makes this resort so great is that the trails are never too packed, the lodge is clean and brand new, the snow is always good and everyone is chill. Plus the Stowe mountain resort is right on Vermont’s highest mountain, Mount Mansfield.

The Stowe resort and town are quiet and comfortable and feature upscale services including fitness centers, spas, five star dining and much more. Spruce Mountain’s green and blues are great to enjoy the view. Stowe is a family friendly place with children’s programs and a mascot named Snowball who entertains the kids on crowded days.
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One place that does not get a lot of news coverage for snow skiing is Jay Peak resort in Vermont. Yet it has some really great downhill skiing, including some very fast black double diamond trails.

Located near the Quebec border, Jay Peak Resort boasts natural snow totals that annually exceed those of most other popular eastern resorts. It has massive amounts of snowfall, spectacular trails and friendly people. Jay Peak is five stars all the way. Whether you enjoy traditional trails or glade skiing, you will find some unique features and fun times on a mountain that still has a mountain–not a resort–feel.

Jay also has an international vibe to it from all the French Canadians. Jay Peak is a great mountain with some of the best tree runs in the east. Powder skiing can be had easily if you know where to look. From a beginner to intermediate perspective the slopes are well-maintained, plentiful and challenging. It has excellent sheltered spots, so that no one endangers your life. For those with minimal skiing ability, this is the place to be.
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Well it’s been a long time since I made a post on here, sorry about that. Time goes fast in the fall in Vermont. There are so many things that needs to be done. Besides all the work of getting ready for winter, you want to get outside and enjoy the beautiful fall weather. Also it’s just right for hunting and the last fishing trips of the year.

So I’ve had my hands full! I did get time to go out and take some nice pictures of the fall leaves in Stowe, Vermont. The colors were pretty good this year, bright yellows, oranges and reds. Lots of tourist come up in the fall, leaf peepers we call them. So the tourist areas are busy with them buying lots of apples, cider, apple pies and of course that pure Vermont maple syrup!

I’ve put a bunch of my best fall foliage pictures in here and hope you like them. It was an overcast day out on some of them, so the colors could have been better. But they look nice, it’s always better when your right there of course. So enjoy the following pictures of fall in Vermont! (more…)