By Jen and Caledonia Williams As the nights get crisper and bedtime sneaks in earlier, the kids and I have made a pact to spend more time outside and enjoy the changing season. Recently, we headed to one of our favorite winter destinations, Middlebury Snowbowl, and experienced the mountain in a whole new way. Off … Read More
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Ever wish you could stay in one spot and still have your pick of mountains? At Liberty Hill Farm in Rochester, you can. This working dairy farm sits in the middle of Vermont, within reach of Killington, Pico, Sugarbush, Mad River Glen, and Middlebury Snow Bowl — so you can ski, hike, or explore a different one each day without switching where you … Read More
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I wouldn’t change ski weekends for the world, but between early mornings, hauling gear, and the rush for first tracks, there’s surprisingly little downtime. In some ways, the same can be said about summer. Trips where you’re clocking 30,000 steps a day, long drives to the lake, and busy day camp schedules don’t leave much … Read More
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I’ve always known Vermont mountains beneath a blanket of snow. For our family of five, a trip to Vermont usually means loading skis, bundling into winter layers, and chasing chairlifts for downhill ski adventures. But this July, I traded skis for hiking boots, joining a group of fellow “Mountain Mamas” for a weekend built around … Read More
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Vermont is paradise in the summer. But as someone who has spent almost my entire Vermont life in Chittenden County, my family and I hadn’t ventured very far into southern Vermont until a recent trip to Okemo Mountain Resort. I’ll admit that my husband and I were completely caught off-guard. We kept looking at each … Read More
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Moms are superhuman at scheduling everyone else’s joy. Summer camps? Booked. Family vacation plans? Done. Snack bags? Packed with ice water and their favorite colored straw… But carving out an entire weekend devoted to our own joy and well-being? Somehow, this has gone overlooked for not only us moms today but the generations of Moms … Read More
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We loved our ski trip to Burke Mountain Resort this past February so much that we promised to come back — and here we are! Vermont summers aren’t the longest, so our family grabs every chance we get outside. When the forecast looked too iffy for camping, we pivoted to a spontaneous stay at the … Read More
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Fall may be the best time to take a hike in Vermont, and Mad River Glen delivers with colorful foliage and sweeping views. Our family carved out a perfect fall day recently: a morning hike at Mad River Glen, lunch at General Stark’s Pub, and a stop at Warren Falls to cap things off. Hiking at Mad River Glen … Read More
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Downhill mountain biking can sound intimidating—especially with kids. But at Bolton Valley, it was surprisingly approachable (and fun!) thanks to a private beginner lesson, easy gear rentals, and trails designed to help new riders build confidence. My son and I decided to give it a try, and it turned into one of our favorite summer … Read More
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