Why Bayley-Hazen is One of Vermont’s Most Historic Dirt Roads
Vermont is home to more than 8,000 miles of unpaved roads. One of the most historic is the Bayley-Hazen Military Road, the Northeast Kingdom’s oldest thoroughfare. Traces of the road, most of it...
View Article8 Beautiful Places in Vermont to Photograph
Since launching HappyVermont.com in August 2009, I’ve traveled through many of Vermont’s 251 cities and towns. Here are 8 beautiful places in Vermont to photograph, including some of my favorite...
View ArticleWeekend Getaway: Beauty, Baking, and Beer in Norwich
You know you’re in New England when you visit Norwich. Main Street is lined with historic Georgian, Federal, and Greek Revival brick and frame buildings, and the local village green is busy with...
View Article12 Favorite Vermont General Stores
“If we don’t have it, you don’t need it.” That’s pretty much the slogan for Vermont general stores, where you can find long underwear, fishing bait, penny candy, coffee, sandwiches, honey, and good...
View ArticleThe Spring Tradition of Pond Skimming at Ski Areas
**Update: March 14, 2020 – Due to the coronavirus, many ski areas around Vermont are closing early for the season. Pond skimming competitions are a rite-of-spring in ski culture. Between March and...
View ArticleRoute 100 Road Trip: 20 Places to Stop Along the Way
For anyone visiting Vermont, a Route 100 road trip is often at the top of their list. Vermont’s Route 100 stretches 216 scenic miles along the spine of the Green Mountains through 33 classic villages...
View Article10 Things to Do Outside in Vermont This Summer
*updated May 21, 2019* Summer in Vermont is short, so there’s a lot to pack in. Whether you feel like hiking, biking, swimming or catching a live performance, there are endless possibilities for...
View ArticleHappy Vermonters: Charlie Emers Bakes with Curiosity and Purpose
Charlie Emers never planned on becoming a baker. The owner of Patchwork Farm & Bakery in East Hardwick grew up in Providence, Rhode Island. After relocating to Vermont three decades ago, his career...
View ArticleBest Vermont Scenic Drives to Get You Outside
The options are endless for Vermont scenic drives in the summer and fall foliage season. In every corner of the state, you’ll find gorgeous roads with views of tall mountains, wide open fields, general...
View ArticleVermont Attractions Reopening This Summer
*July 23, 2020 – This story has been updated to reflect the reopening of Hildene. Vermont attractions and destinations are reopening just in time for the summer season. As COVID-19 travel restrictions...
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