Most all the Vermont locals I have talked to agree that the fall leaf colors this year are much better than average. I am seeing more red than any year in recent memory. We had a very good foliage season last year and I think this will be better. On Thursday, my wife and I drove down to Manchester VT in the southwestern part of the state. We saw a lot of good color already and those areas are just getting started. It seems like the eastern side of the state is a little ahead of the western side. We saw more color on ...
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See the Winter Trails website for information about this rare opportunity to test cross country and snowshoes free. There are ten ski areas around the state participating in Winter Trails 2009. Most of the Vermont ski areas are holding the event this coming Saturday, January 10 except Bolton Valley which is holding the event January 11. It would be a good idea to contact your selected ski area to confirm the event is still planned. Links to each area are on the Winter Trails website. Also, note that you have to fill out a Registration & Release Form - there is a link to ...
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One of my fears when traveling to the developing world is bargaining for souvenirs. One of these days I am determined to master and feel comfortable with this art form. The vendors must love me as I'm usually one of those suckers that pays the asking price (within reason, that is). When the asking price is $2.00 for a T-shirt, it doesn't feel right to get the price down when it already seems ridiculously low. But then again, I am probably disappointing the shop owners since bargaining is an expected custom and a way of life in many places. Every country has their own ...
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Most travellers these days seem to have a story or two about various injuries incurred around the world. I even have one myself. A few years back, (and by a few I mean eight) I tripped over a rock while hiking the Inca Trail and cut the front of my shin and knee open. There I was, amazingly unprepared, in a lot of pain, and not really sure of what had just happened. I had had little training in first aid and had no idea what to do. Luckily for me, our guide had a pretty nice first aid kit and hooked me up ...
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Wow - we spent some time this past week at Liberty Square in Egg Harbor. If you remember where the Village Shops used to be, well Liberty Square is the new and fabulous iteration of this space, and the owners have done a stupendous job of renovating the site. There is a great restaurant, The Bistro at Liberty Square, where we have dined often - great food for breakfast, lunch or dinner. All under one roof is another 9 unique shops, with items from all over the world - and in general, items you won't find in other Door County shops. We strolled through ...
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