Snowshoeing Into the Winter WoodsWhen the trails vanish under snow, the humblest gear opens a silent, sparkling world to anyone willing to walk.
The Local's Mountain, Where Skiing Stays SimpleSmall community ski areas keep the sport affordable and unpretentious, one rope tow and volunteer shift at a time.
The Fire Tower Hikes Worth the ClimbRestored lookout towers on Vermont's summits reward hikers with 360-degree views no ridgeline can block.
The Science of a Brilliant FallWhy some autumns blaze and others fizzle comes down to sugar, sunlight, and the weeks that precede the turn.
Peak Foliage Arrives in the Green MountainsThe maples turn first and fastest, and for a few brilliant weeks Vermont becomes the most photographed hillside in the country.
Driving the Back Roads for ColorThe best foliage isn't on the highway — it's down the dirt lanes, past the barns and over the covered bridges.
