Skiing and Painting the Vermont 20
Hi there. My name is Carrie Pill. This winter I challenged myself to skiing and plein air painting all of Vermont's 20 alpine ski areas and now that the season is winding down, it's time for a ...
Outdoor Recreation
Small Towns, Healthy Places: Outdoor Recreation in Community Spaces
Healthy communities require safe streets and sidewalks; inclusive gathering places and green spaces for everyone to enjoy; and easy access to medical services and fresh food. If you live in a ...
Vermont is No. 7 in the Nation for Working Mothers
Vermont is among the top states in the nation for working mothers, according to a recent study.
A healthy life-work balance, strong access to professional opportunities and advancement, and ...
Affinity Groups Offer a Safe and Fun Way to Explore Vermont’s Great Outdoors
By Debbie Archer
There are two things that help me stay healthy and happy in Vermont. One is to find a reason to get outside every season, in the spirit of the old rhyme Whether the Weather. ...
Within Community, We Cultivate Joy
By Jesse Anderson
When I sat down to write this blog, I pondered the question, “how do I share the enormous impact being outdoors as a black woman has had on my life?” As you may imagine, it ...
10 Reasons Why Vermont Offers The Ultimate Life/Work Balance
Amid the rolling mountains and stunning landscape of Vermont, you’ll find a vibrant, thriving state that can be 100% ideal for those who want a career—but also want a life. Check out some of ...
The Next Adventure Towns (Part II)
Gov. Phil Scott announced in May of 2022 that $4,549,313 in grants from the Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC) had been awarded to 24 municipalities and nonprofit ...
The Next Outdoor Playgrounds
The State of Vermont recently made one of the biggest state-wide investments in outdoor recreation in its history. On Monday, March 28, Gov. Phil Scott announced that $4,549,313 in grants from ...
Working as an Outdoor Guide in Vermont
Vermont’s outdoor guides help visitors take their first steps into new outdoor activities, show them some of the state’s most beautiful places, and provide a welcoming, safe environment for ...
Ray Hamilton: Part of the Vermont Adaptive Sports family
Approximately four years ago, Ray Hamilton was looking for a change. A veteran from Upstate New York, Ray moved to Vermont looking to get away from a hectic home life. When he first got here, he ...
Explore VT From These 8 New Basecamps
This will be the winter to explore Vermont and find new places to play outdoors. Thanks to a RESTART grant, the Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance (VOBA) (a statewide non-profit dedicated to ...
Hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation bolster Vermont economy
Flanked by store owners, hunting and angling groups, and supporters of outdoor recreation, Governor Phil Scott recognized the important contribution hunting, fishing, and related activities have ...