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Okemo Ski Area

by Florida999

Visited Okemo for Christmas 2012 and loved it! Another great ski area in Vermont. We really liked this one because we could ski all of the slope, including all the blacks with no problems. A black at Okemo is about a blue at Stowe. After the blizzard , we had 118 trails to ski on:-)My personal favorites : Upper World Cup The lifts were not that great, you have to take 2 to get all the way to the top, plus the main one from the bottom that goes to the lodge on top gets very crowded in the afternoon. Also, the green "Mountain Road" slope crosses some of the advanced slopes and you have to fight your way through a gazillion beginners to get to the other side. So, we avoided those slopes mostly. Mountain Road has beautiful scenary but is almost completely flat in areas, so do not do it on a snowboard at all , and be prepared to push a lot on skies if go down that trail. Jackson area has a...

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Stowe Ski Area

by Florida999

This must be the best ski area in the Eastern U.S.! Wow! Love it !! My favorite slope is Perry Merrill , down from Mount Mansfield. You have to go up with the gondola to get to this. We have been here many times, last year was Christmas of 2011, when there was not a lot of snow. Usually, the snow is pretty good and the slopes are awesome. After a good snowstorm, you could ski here for weeks without using the same slope twice! What I noticed was that what is "intermediate" at Stowe, would most likely be "advanced" in other east coast ski areas. Some of the double black diamond slopes where pretty much...cliffs, with exposed rocks and trees in the way.

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VERMONT WELCOME CENTER ALBURGH VT

by LoriPori

Saturday, September 15, 2012We were heading west on U.S. Route #2 in northwest Vermont, when we came across the VERMONT WELCOME CENTER ALBURGH, VT. Visitors here are primarily Canadian, as the border with Canada (Quebec) is very close by. Actually the borders of Vermont - Quebec - New York State are very near to this spot in Alburgh Vt. The center serves as a Gateway for visitors to the Lake Champlain Islands.We had already been through the state of Vermont when we were heading east on our Road Trip 2012, but I still found some brochures and information I didn't already have, to use for my scrapbook. The Center also offers Free WiFi and free cup of Green Mountain Coffee.The Center is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 7 Days a week

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VISIT ST. JOHNSBURY

by LoriPori

September 5, 2012After driving through Vermont most of the day, we decided we would stay the night in SAINT JOHNSBURY, located in the northeast corner of Vermont. Also, Interstate 91, US Route 2 and US Route 5 run through it.The town is quite nice and when we were there, the "Colors of the Kingdom Autumn Festival" was going on, so it was quite busy.In the mid 19th century, St. Johnsbury became a minor manufacturing center, with the main products being maple syrup and scales - the platform scale was invented there by Thaddeus Fairbanks in 1830. Fairbanks Scales is still doing business here after more that 175 years.Points of InterestSt. Johnsbury AthenaeumSouth Congregational ChurchSt. Johnsbury AcademyGrace United Methodist ChurchFairbanks Museum & PlanetariumFor more information on St. Johnsbury see my pages on this lovely town

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VISIT THE VERMONT COUNTRY STORE

by LoriPori

The VERMONT COUNTRY STORE is a retail and catalog business based in Vermont, with stores in Weston ( the one we visited) and Rockingham.Founded in 1946 by Vrest and Mildred Ellen Orton. The store is famous for its specialty as "Purveyors of the Practical & Hard to Find". The Vermont Store sells a broad range of specialty and nostalgic items. The stores had a lot of very cool stuff but I think a little bit too pricey.

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VISIT BENNINGTON VERMONT

by LoriPori

Wednesday, September, 2012Located in southwestern Vermont BENNINGTON is nestled between the Taconic and Green Mountains. Bennington has a rich cultural heritage.Points of interest include:Old First Church (pic #1)Robert Frost GraveCovered BridgesBennington Battle Monument (Pic # 2)Hans and I really enjoyed our visit to Bennington. So much history here. It was a cloudy day and it rained a bit, esp when we were visiting Old First Church and the Obelisk. It cleared up a bit, but my biggest disappointment was that I did not get to see the covered bridges - all 3 of them. We got on the # 7 highway instead of taking the 7a road. We couldn't turn around, so had to just kept on going. BooHoo!

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Dog Mountain

by PupDawg

Whether with your dog or not, plan on a visit to Dog Mountain. Created by renowned artist Stephen Huneck, you can enjoy the 150 acres of private mountain top and visit his art gallery. the Chapel is a place to admire Stephen's artwork and remember those companion animals lost.

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Hapgood Pond

by Osmun79

Hapgood Pond in Peru is one of my fondest memories from childhood. As a Kid, our church would go there for 3 day campouts and swimming, sometimes walking the nature trails around the lake. The place has a changing room, clean bathrooms, swimming (no lifeguard on duty), and you can even take the Rowboats out to row around in. There is some fishing, but your chances of catching anything other then Perch and Sunfish are slim(but the kids will love it).Last time I knew, campsites were about $10.00 per site per night,but that was a few years ago. Check with the park office to get the rate. The day use fee is around $4 last I checked, but make sure you ask.

Farms

by soccergrrl

It used to be that Vermont had more cows than people . . . While that's no longer true, farms -- dairy farms in particular -- still play a large role in Vermont life. All over the state you will see references to saving the small farm, and you can watch for signs stating that restaurants participate with the "Vermont Fresh Network" -- utilizing fresh local products from Vermont farmers.

The best place to see the colors of autumn

by dharmabum222

After driving all over the state of Vermont, I find myself returning time and again to Queechee Gorge to take in the sights from Queechee Bridge. Queechee appeals to all of the senses. The bridge can be crowded in fall and I imagine in summer and if you are not in to tourist traps you may want to avoid Queechee village, but if you set off on foot and hike the mild trail to the bottom of the gorge it is remote and will give you the opportunity to take in all that Vermont is in the autumn...a canvas of color, the smell of pine needles and burning wood and crisp air on your face.

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