Powder Day Feelings
December 19, 2015 | Cassie Russo Christmas may be a week away, but this morning certainly had me dashing down the stairs in my pajamas as though Santa paid a visit last night. The morning started like any other, with my alarm nudging me awake before the sun woke from its slumber. I opened…
6 Must-Do Fall Activities in Manchester, Vermont
A mere 19 miles from the Stratton Mountain Village sits the historical, quintessential New England town of Manchester, Vermont. Nestled among the astonishing Green Mountains, the town is filled with diverse retail outlet stores, small town coffee shops and a multitude of dining options. We explored Manchester to bring you the most unique fall activities…
Pick Apples at this Off-the-Grid Orchard
In search for the best fall activities in southern Vermont, we found ourselves in East Dorset at Mad Tom Orchard. On our way to pick our own apples, excitement buzzed throughout the car in anticipation to embrace the cool, crisp fall air and gather fresh produce from the Vermont trees. Little did…
Ride on Horseback at this Green Mountain Oasis
An Adventure a Day Keeps the Doctor Away While his first escapade was a four-year bicycle journey around the world, it’s the joy of “Microadventures,” quick outings that offer “something different, something exciting,” that Alastair Humphrey‘s touts in his book. “Adventure is everywhere, every day, and it is up to us to…
Make your Own China at this Glass Blowing Factory
I have found that in Vermont, there are endless opportunities to do something you’ve never done before. While I would never consider myself an artist, I have always had a few creative bones in my body. However, glass blowing has always been one of those things I never thought I could actually do. To…
Soar Over the Green Mountains in a Hot Air Balloon
Every year, I challenge myself to do something new. It can be as simple as trying a new recipe to taking a trip to unchartered territory. I love the excitement and unfamiliarity that accompanies my first time adventures. Hot air ballooning with Darrek Daoust of Balloons of Vermont is easily one of…
Made in Vermont: Exploring the Hubbardton Forge
There are many moving pieces that go into renovating a Base Lodge. Once all the dirty demolition work is completed, the roof is raised, the nails in place, then comes the creative part. Questions come to mind such as, how will the color of the walls coincide with the carpet design? How will the…
Soar to the Summit and Fly on a Zipline at this Summer Adventure Park
Remember the fearlessness you had as a child? How easy it was to jump head first into dark waters? I’m not sure when or why, but as we grow old, fear grows and hinders our ability to play. I recall a 3-year-old giving me advice, as I stood paralyzed, just the other…
Hike to this Secluded Locations for the Best Green Mountain Views
Imagine stepping foot on the exact spot Benton MacKaye conceived the idea of the Appalachian Trail, upon which thousands of hikers trek from Georgia to Maine each year. Well, when you arrive at the Stratton Mountain fire tower, you will be standing on on that exact spot. Built in 1921 and now…
Venture Vermont: Stratton Snow-Making Pond
If you’ve ever wondered about the science behind snow making, you’ve probably wondered where the water that makes the early season snow comes from. For this Venture Vermont, you can relax and enjoy the pond that helps get snow on the mountain each fall, just a short drive from the Stratton Village. Location…