What could be a better way to get excited for ski and snowboard season than to visit Vermont’s mountains during peak foliage? Due to the high population of sugar maple trees, Vermont puts on the best show of fall color this side of the globe. Not only is it one of the most beautiful times … Read More
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Stowe Mountain Resort’s Summer Adventure Camp What would summer be without camp? Summers at the Stowe Mountain Resort cater to guests of all ages and my kids, ages 3 and 6, found their way to the Summer Adventure Camp. I’ll admit, I’ve only recently become a fan of going on vacation and sending my kids … Read More
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Cycling has always been a favorite activity for my family – I’ve ridden with my children in seats, trailers, and on a tandem behind me. Both of my boys could ride their own bikes without training wheels by the time they were in kindergarten and we’ve diligently hauled our bicycles with us on every summer … Read More
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The kids were pumped but the skies were not looking very promising. Still we loaded everyone into the car and headed out to Bromley Mountain for what ended up being a great summer day filled with thrills at Vermont’s largest fun park. The Sun Mountain’s summer destination park is divided into three main areas all … Read More
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By guest blogger, Gina Vercesi “I wish it was snowing!” exclaimed my 12-year old daughter as we walked down the trail from our slopeside condo at Mount Snow Resort last week. It was July and we had just arrived for a week of adventures at Mount Snow’s brand new family camp. We were staying in … Read More
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The Stowe Mountain Lodge is a splurge for most families, but a pure treat. Located within the Stowe Mountain Resort, about five miles outside of the quintessential New England town of Stowe and at the base of Vermont’s highest peak, Mount Mansfield, the Lodge is located in one of the best areas in Vermont. The … Read More
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Have your kids ever swum in a mountain river or lake? There’s nothing like the cold, silky feeling of totally natural water, untreated by chlorine. Swimming in Vermont is a total sensory experience – the air smells of mowed grass, the sun is warm and the water pretty much always cool. The mountains are deeply verdant against the … 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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It may never have occurred to you to send your children to camp while on a family vacation – after all you probably want to enjoy time together. But over years of spending long family vacations in Vermont’s Mad River Valley I’ve learned that summer camps not only give me and my husband a chance … Read More
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