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Keeping Cool in Vermont

by Greg B.

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by Courtney Iseman

Vermont is one of the best states to visit – or live in! – when it comes to locally sourced products, natural resources, home grown items, and local pride. You’ll find all sorts of places where you can visit and see how the delicious end result is produced, from maple syrup and cheddar cheese to world famous Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. And you’ll also find a good number of breweries, from the famous to the local hidden gem. Just like any other place of production, breweries will offer you the chance to see how the beer gets made and then sample some of the finished product!
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Stowe VT Ski Resort Aerial

Winter Family Fun in Stowe, Vermont!
by Courtney Iseman

The most common and arguably the best reason to head to Stowe, Vermont is to ski and snowboard. And why wouldn’t it be? Stowe offers some of the best slopes, trails, and instructors – and all in the lush, beautiful surroundings unique to Vermont. Stowe Mountain Resort combines the thrills of winter sports with the luxury of a warm and rustic lodge and complete spa. Stowe Mountain is home to 116 trails, 485 skiable acres, 13 chair lifts, and one gondola to take you from Mount Mansfield (elevation: a whopping 4,395 feet!) to Spruce Peak. The resort also offers sports like sleigh riding, dog sledding, snowmobiling, snow-shoeing, and ice skating – so there is definitely something for everyone and every age.

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