Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Active Life

Explore Outdoors Explore Outdoors

Elmore State Park Visit beautiful Lake Elmore by Elaine Ambrose With more than 700 acres, Elmore State Park offers camping, hiking, picnic tables and grills (with a pet-friendly area), and rowboat, canoe, and kayak rentals on 219-acre Lake Elmore. Elmore Mountain, elevation 2,608 feet, offers a variety of hiking trails through mostly hardwood.... [Read more]


Autumn Getaway Autumn Getaway

Lots of choices for a weekend or a day trip by Elaine Ambrose Enjoy the journey as much as the destination! These day or weekend trips offer spectacular fall foliage on the way to some cool places. In Stowe, bright, crisp days are perfect for hiking, biking, or meandering around the village. Unique shops offer jewelry; art; handcrafted furniture;... [Read more]


Splash into Spring! Splash into Spring!

Spring—the season of budding flowers, longer days, and…well, mud. Also known as “mud season,” spring greets us with its heavy showers, rejuvenating the earth but often dampening our spirits. Instead of letting the rain lead to your introverted self, head outside and participate in local community activities. Here are a few ideas to get you off... [Read more]


Smugglers’ Notch Smugglers’ Notch

A ski resort focused on families by Sarah Clachar Family Friendly, Environmentally Friendly In 2006, Smugglers’ Notch was one of only two businesses in Vermont to be named an Environmental Leader and, in 2008, Smugglers’ received the Governor’s Award in recognition of its carbon footprint reduction initiatives. As Thomke points out, the environment... [Read more]


VSO Waltz Night VSO Waltz Night

Vermont’s Most Elegant Evening celebrates its 33rd year in the 2010/2011 season. All proceeds support the VSO’s musical, educational, and outreach presentations across Vermont. Waltz Night is the VSO’s annual black tie fund raiser. Three important parts of Waltz Night, besides the music, dancing, and beautiful food, will be the silent auction... [Read more]