School is out for summer and all of my parent friends (including myself) are debating what to do with the kids. Couple your Vermont getaway (or staycations) with kids summer camps! Whether it’s adventure programming, golf, or mountain biking, Vermont mountain resorts can keep your kids active and entertained all summer long. Mountain Biking Mountain … Read More
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Summer is Vermont’s time to shine! The snow has melted and blades of green grass are filling up the slopes of Vermont’s ski resorts. This is a sure sign that summer activities like mountain biking, hiking, disc golf, scenic chair lift rides, and more have begun. Check out these summer adventures. We are sure you … Read More
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Are you planning to travel to a ski resort in Vermont this winter season? The lodging properties around ski areas are looking to welcome you with open arms, but there are a few rules to follow. Currently, Vermont requires anyone traveling from out-of-state (or Vermonters that have traveled out of state) to quarantine for 14 … Read More
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If you’re looking to ski or snowboard with your family, Vermont is the place to be this winter. With as much as 25 feet of annual snowfall and state-of-the-art snowmaking and grooming equipment, Vermont ski areas are ideal for family skiing and riding. Many Vermont resorts offer a variety of lift ticket, lesson, and lodging … Read More
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If you’re like me, you may never have given much thought to Burke Mountain Resort. I mean sure, it’s the home of Burke Mountain Academy where the repeat Olympic and World Cup champion Mikaela Shiffrin trained. But it’s also tucked off to the side of Vermont, closer to New Hampshire’s White Mountains than the Green … Read More
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Planning a ski vacation with your kids can be a challenge; throw in grandparents and family friends and it gets even more complicated. Add a milestone birthday to celebrate and the stakes are even higher. Even someone who has executed numerous mountain vacations with her family might be cowed. I’m happy to report that I … Read More
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The last time I skied at Burke Mountain was in 1996. I was a few years out of college and working at my first job as a newspaper reporter in nearby St. Johnsbury. Bill Clinton was president, Independence Day was the highest grossing movie of the year, and the most talked about mobile phone was … Read More
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Does anyone not like fireworks? Or BBQs? Or parades? Planning family vacations around holidays and special events adds an element of fun and easy entertainment. It can also add that something special to a family trip, something that stays with everyone a little longer and can develop into a much anticipated annual tradition. Vermont ski … Read More
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