Vermont

First piece of advice — never trust the weather in Vermont, especially in the spring and fall. A spring camping trip can be sweet and sunny, or it can be a lesson…

Tucked into the southern terminus of the Green Mountains of Vermont, Wilmington is a tiny village of just over 2,000 people.  It sits on the crossroads of route 9, which runs east…

The little slice of wilderness called Woodford State Park is nestled in the mountains of Southern Vermont. It’s not exactly a tourist destination, but it beckons to certain people with its quiet…

The town of Pownal isn’t really a town at all. Nestled in the southwestern corner of Vermont, it’s a distinctly rural community, known for it’s beautiful Vermont landscapes and recreational opportunities. Because…

Does your family celebrate Christmas with a decked-out, real, live Christmas tree? Picking out and cutting our Christmas tree has been one of our favorite traditions since our kids were babies, and…

If the word glamping has you rethinking your relationship with the outdoors, you’re not alone. Glamping has grown exponentially in popularity in the past few years, encouraging more and more families to…

Today Back Road Ramblers is welcoming guest author Betsy Luce from Sugarbush Maple and Cheese Farm in Woodstock, Vermont. Betsy is sharing a bit about her hometown as well as information about…

Is it just a coincidence that the more plugged in we become, the more we long to escape from those constant connections? If you’ve been reading these pages for any length of…

Vermont is getting ready for its annual gala event, and of course, you’re invited! The landscape is so stunning, so vibrant, that I have to make a point to watch the road,…

The Vermont camping season is short, and for a small state, there are a whole lot of beautiful places to lay your head.  Our favorite campsites this year have been farmstays –…