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How to Spend the Perfect Day at Warren Falls

There’s a reason Warren Falls is one of the most popular swimming holes in Vermont. It’s not just the waterfalls themselves. It’s the hours people spend stretched out on warm rocks, cooling off in the emerald pools, sharing picnic lunches, and coming back for “just one more swim.” If you’re visiting the Mad River Valley […]

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Vermont in the Fall: Foliage, Firesides, and S’mores

Vermont in the fall is a season of color and comfort. The air is crisp, the mountains glow with gold and crimson, and evenings bring time for simple pleasures. In the Mad River Valley, this calls for scenic drives, mountain hikes, and cozy nights back at our Vermont lodging with fireside s’mores. Discover the Magic …

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Vermont Icelandic Horse Farm: The Best Horseback Riding in Vermont

Vermont has long been known for its covered bridges, rolling hills, and unspoiled landscapes, but there’s another way to take it all in that feels timeless and unforgettable: on horseback. For travelers dreaming of fresh air, mountain views, and a connection to the land, few experiences compare to horseback riding on scenic Vermont trails with …

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Top 10 Family-Friendly Activities in Mad River Valley

Nestled in Vermont’s picturesque landscape, the Mad River Valley beckons visitors with a promise of unforgettable adventures. Renowned for its family-friendly vibe, the valley offers a plethora of activities catering to all ages, from hiking and skiing to arts and crafts at local galleries. Our Mad River Lodges are located in the bustling center of …

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A Guide to Vermont Organic Farms in the Mad River Valley

When most people think about Vermont, skiing and hiking are usually the first things that come to mind. But if you’re planning a visit to Waitsfield, you’ll quickly discover that the farms scattered across the Mad River Valley are just as much a reason to come. From hillside blueberry fields to family-run farm stands and …

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Vermont Hiking Beyond the Slopes: A Different Side of Sugarbush Resort

Most people know Sugarbush for skiing. When snow blankets Lincoln Peak and Castle Rock, the resort buzzes with skiers and snowboarders from December through April. But when the lifts stop running, and the snow melts away, Sugarbush transforms into something different: a vast network of hiking trails that climb through Green Mountain forests to ridgeline …

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Spring in Vermont: Following the Wildflowers in the Mad River Valley

When mud season finally ends in the Mad River Valley, usually sometime in early May, Vermont doesn’t ease into spring. It explodes. One week, the forest floor looks brown and dull. The next, it’s covered in wildflowers racing against time to bloom, set seed, and disappear before the trees leaf out. If you’re looking for …

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Creative Things to Do in Vermont: Galleries, Studios & Classes in Mad River Valley

When our guests look for things to do in Vermont, outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and biking usually steal the spotlight. The Mad River Valley delivers these in abundance, but there’s another side to Vermont that deserves equal attention: the creative community that transforms raw materials into art you can see, touch, and even make …

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Reconnect This Winter with a Vermont Weekend Getaway

When was the last time you and your partner truly unplugged? Not just for an evening, but for an entire weekend where the only agenda was each other. The Mad River Valley offers exactly that kind of escape. This isn’t a weekend getaway where you’re racing from activity to activity, checking boxes on a tourist …

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The Best Places to Ski in Vermont

Everything You Need to Know About Sugarbush Resort When skiers talk about the best places to ski in Vermont, two names come up again and again: Sugarbush Resort and Mad River Glen. Both call the Mad River Valley home, and together they create one of the most authentic ski experiences you’ll find anywhere in the …

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Where to go Ice Skating in Vermont: The Skatium in Waitsfield

Crisp Vermont air filling your lungs, the sound of skate blades carving across fresh ice, and the Green Mountains rising in the distance as you glide under the stars. This is ice skating in Vermont the way it’s meant to be experienced: outdoors, under an open sky, surrounded by the kind of natural beauty that …

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Best Sledding Hills in Mad River Valley: Winter Fun for All Ages

Sledding in Vermont is pure joy. There’s just something about flying down a snowy hill that makes you feel like a kid again. Whether you’re here with family or just want to relive the joy of your own childhood, sledding in the Mad River Valley is an absolute must. Staying at our Vermont lodges gives …

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