Vermont Destinations and Events
Special July 2010 Events in New England
July tends to be a month filled with events for vacationers but here are some special events you may have missed when lining up your visits for July 2010.
11Jul2010 | jdaniels | 0 comments | Continued
5 Ways to Enjoy a Vermont Vacation at Lake Champlain
Lake Champlain is the largest body of fresh water in the U.S. after the Great Lakes, everything about it is impressive. And here’s some cool things to do.
7May2010 | Cliff Calderwood | 4 comments | Continued
All Aboard this Guide to New England Scenic Rail Train Rides
Taking a New England Scenic Rail Train Ride while on vacation is a great way to see the countryside in a relaxing manner. Here’s a guide to the rides to take.
11Apr2010 | Cliff Calderwood | 2 comments | Continued
Baker’s Dozen New England Ski Resorts to Check Out in 2010
New England ski resorts have taken a financial battering in the last few years but this season has started out strong and here is our selection for 2010.
5Jan2010 | Cliff Calderwood | 10 comments | Continued
Christmas in New England – Personal Top Picks and Favorite Events
Whether your definition of New England holiday excitement is a show in the city or a special Christmas event you’re sure to find the perfect family day here.
3Dec2009 | jdaniels | 0 comments | Continued
Best Bird-Watching Destinations in New England
I just completed a series of articles for our friends over at the New England Birdhouse blog on best bird-watching destinations in New England.
I’m never happier than when visiting locations in New England that offer the chance to get close to wildlife in scenic destinations. And the six states of New England offer a plethora [...]
Rock River Artists Open Studio Tour Holds Gems for Art Lovers
South Newfane in Vermont is nestled in a scenic region in New England. But a visit to this jewel of an area will also uncover other gems if you’re an art lover.
Many artists call Newfane and the area surrounding the Rock River home. For the last 16 years the annual Rock River Artists Open Studio [...]
2009 Guide to Summer Vacation Baseball Fun in New England
New England is known for its love affair with sports, and the summer months puts the spotlight on baseball in the region. Whether you’re talking Major or Minor League, professional baseball is usually within striking distance wherever you visit for a New England Vacation.
While visitors on a Boston Vacation will want to check out a [...]
9 New England Walking Trails to Exercise the Heart and Soul
I came across an article the other day called why walking is good medicine which you can find at http://alternativehealthfortoday.wordpress.com – it’s worth a read and a few minutes of your time. But that’s not why I mention it.
It gave me the idea for today’s blog post about walking trails in the forests and coastal [...]
New England White Water Rafting Guide for 2009
If you’ve never experienced the excitement and adventure of a White Water Rafting New England style then make a date now for 2009. There are a number of experienced tour companies in the region and the season begins in spring and runs through late October.
My family and I experienced rafting on the Deerfield River [...]
6-Day History and Museum Tour of Northern New England
Last week I posted a 6-Day History and Museum tour of Southern New England and my post today is a companion museum and history piece covering some highlights for the Northern New England states of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. If Boston, Hartford, and Newport are blessed with the sophistication of the arts in their [...]
13Feb2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 6 comments | Continued
Fire and Pregnant Anticipation Way up North
By James H. Hyde
The quiet of today’s icy morning was smashed by the wail of a siren that closed fast and stopped suddenly close by. In northern Vermont, sirens are as scarce as hens’ teeth.
Awakened with a start, the wails of a second and third popped my wife and I out of bed. A fourth [...]
Get Rid of the Winter Blues at one of these New England Winter Carnival
My stocks have fallen into Tuckerman Ravine – my retirement plan has dropped to 40-below, and the jobless rates have all hit a 15-year low. So I was looking for a bright spot this week. I thought what we all need is a carnival to brighten the spirits!
But then I remembered it is winter. Wait [...]
The Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock Vermont
Whenever my travels take me to the central Vermont region I find an excuse to take a rest break in the town of Woodstock. My wife has noticed this tendency, especially as it usually coincides with a convenient visit to F.H. Gillingham’s classic 1886 Vermont General Store. Well, stocking up on maple products and [...]
8Nov2008 | yankeetraveler | 2 comments | Continued
Vermont Foliage Harvest Events
The New England state of Vermont is famous for skiing in winter, maple sugaring in spring, and summer vacations of hiking, swimming holes and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.
But the most special time remains its spectacular fall foliage season where thousands of leaf peppers converge on mountain slopes, forests and rural roads, to marvel at [...]
Family Getaway Camps – An Alternative to Disney
Like many families this year we took a long and hard look at the type of vacation we could afford.
With gas prices pushing near $4 for most of the summer a traditional road trip in the northeast was prohibitively expensive even before we added in lodging.
And a vacation at Disney for our family would’ve been [...]
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Hi Cliff,
Thanks for putting together such a fantastic blog of New England. I would love to explore the white ...
I agree the Hanover Theater is a welcome addition. The main problem is the seating and the poor viewing it ...
The Hanover theatere is an amazing addition to Worcester and it will hopefully help to convince the many detractors that ...
Cliff,
These walks look wonderful and your photographs are breathtaking. Are you aware of walks such as these that are ...
