Years ago, when I was attending North Country Union High School, in Newport, VT, I submitted an article to the “Bish” Bishop section in what was ironically called the “Vermonter” section of the Burlington Free Press. The column that “Bish” wrote for was mainly geared towards hunting and fishing, if memory serves. In 1976, as […]
Haunted Vermont?
Vermont Ghost Towns – Explore the Long Abandoned Ricker Basin
Ricker Basin, which is also known as Ricker Mills is one of Vermont's "ghost towns" that was abandoned back in the early 1900's after two floods … Continue Reading
Vermont Ghosts
Most any small town is the perfect place for sitting next to a camp fire and listening to a good story about Vermont ghosts. At least it was … Continue Reading
Views From Around & Near Vermont
Discover Island Arts in the Beautiful Champlain Islands
Although Burlington is one of the most popular destinations in Vermont, if you drive just a few miles to the north and find Rte 302, you'll find yourself in the splendor of the Lake Champlain Islands. A photo below … Continue Reading
Discover the Mysterious Origin of VT’s Awesome Sentinel Rock
Sentinel Rock, located on Hinton Hill Road in Westmore, VT, is a huge rock left over from the glaciers that formed nearby Lake Willoughby. Does the massive boulder, Sentinel Rock, perched high atop Westmore … Continue Reading
Re-live Newport, Vermont’s Centennial and Grab a Great Book!
Newport, Vermont’s Centennial Celebration 2018 A long awaited celebration begins on June 29, 2018 through July 6, 2018 to commemorate Newport City's 100th birthday. If you've never been to Newport, VT, this would … Continue Reading
Are Stowe Mountain and Jay Peak Resorts Really Better Than Before?
I kind of miss Stowe and Jay Peak back when they used to be ski areas. The "Old Vermont Style" Stowe Ski Area is now long gone If you visit any of the Vermont ski resorts these days, and had never visited … Continue Reading