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 Mountain, with the commanding views actually originate from ancient, biblical times? From Dr. R.M. de Jonge's research and fascinating article: Sentinel Rock is … [Read more...]
Celebrate 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 be the time to visit and enjoy a once in a lifetime celebration. If you're a long time resident, past or present, the event is the perfect way to fete the "old … [Read more...]
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 before, you would probably laugh at what they "used to be". Both Stowe, Jay Peak, Burke an other resorts now resemble their counterparts in the western US states, for … [Read more...]
Get a Special Halloween Treat with Vermont’s Haunted History
Maybe not as frightening as the 2016 Presidential Election but... Vermont's Haunted History A New Amazon Kindle Book I am proud to announce my very first Kindle Book, Vermont's Haunted History! This is the book that many of you have asked for, and it's just in time for Halloween. You can check out the preview pages to see the story index. I used to think Vermont ghost … [Read more...]
The Vermont Ghost Experience – Chilling Haunts for Halloween
Just in time for Halloween. The Vermont Ghost Experience! It’s been three years since a book by Joseph A. Citro showed up in the bookstores just prior to Halloween. Too long. Vermont has changed a lot and continues to do so There is no doubt that a lot of newcomers to the Green Mountains are anxious to "revise" Vermont history and folklore to better suit their own vision of … [Read more...]