Get Rich by Panning for Gold in Vermont!
Let’s get rich panning for gold in Vermont! As the saying goes, “there’s gold in them thar hills!“, but that was mainly out West. What many people do not know is that people have been […]
Tiny Houses in Vermont
Ethan Walman, author of the new book/resource guide “Tiny House Decisions“, built his own tiny house in Vermont, with a number of surprising features. There is a large kitchen, complete with a double sink, sure […]
The Ghost of a Vermont Lost Hiker on Mt. Mansfield
This story came if from our Vermont Ghosts & Myths Facebook Group and is quite intriguing. The article below was written by Jamie Ide and submitted by his wife, Emily. Read on and enjoy. If […]
Montgomery Ward – A Newport, VT Icon From the Past
by Scott Wheeler Newport’s Main Street was once the shopping mecca of Orleans County Shoppers flocked from other communities and the hills to shop in the many stores that lined the street—stores including several chain […]
Polar Bear Rescued by Derby, Vermont Man
by Scott Wheeler Climbing into his Chevy pick-up truck, Richard Nelson of Derby shoves a wad of chewing tobacco in his mouth and snaps open a can of Diet Pepsi – two staples in his […]
Live Free or Die in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom
by Scott Wheeler Some people want to make ordinances against anything that brings joy to Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom I’ve decided to make an ordinance of my own – to ban the use of lawn mowers. […]
Does a Legendary Monster Lurk in the Depths of Lake Memphremagog?
by Scott Wheeler Lake Memphremagog is home to a gigantic monster—at least that is what some people say For many years, people have reported seeing what some consider a lake monster, or lake serpent, swimming […]
Discover the True Origin of the Vermont Northeast Kingdom
Many people outside of Vermont have probably never heard of the phrase Vermont “Northeast Kingdom” So just where and how did the “Northeast Kingdom” originate? The almost mythical sounding nickname was created by Governor George […]
Discover Why Bootlegging in Vermont was Risky Business
Clarence Morse – “Good Money in Bad Times” by Scott Wheeler “Bootlegging was risky business,” says ninety-one-year-old Clarence Morse, who doesn’t mind admitting that sixty-five years ago he tried his hand at smuggling alcohol. “1 […]
Discover the Origin of Lake Memphremagog’s Fur Bearing Trout
by Scott Wheeler Thinking about going ice fishing in Lake Memphremagog this winter? If so, just maybe you’ll catch one of the world famous fur bearing trout—trout that are said to grow fur to survive […]