Some places have a way of coming back around. For generations, the intersection of Routes 100 and 17 has been one of the most recognizable crossroads in the Mad River Valley—a place where visitors arrive, locals connect, and adventures begin. This summer, that corner is entering a new chapter.
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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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If Memorial Day marks the start of summer on the calendar, the Fourth of July marks the beginning of summer in the Mad River Valley. This holiday weekend is the…
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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 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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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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On Thursday, June 11, the Mad River Valley community is invited to gather at the Big Picture Theater for the official launch of Attitude of Gratitude — an inspiring new…
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In the Mad River Valley, we know winter better than most. We embrace it. We build our lives around it. We measure snowfall in feet, not inches. We wake early to shovel, scrape windshields in the dark, chase powder days, and settle into months of cold mornings, wood stoves, ski boots, and snowbanks that seem like they may never disappear.
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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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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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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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If you’ve ever headed north into the Mad River Valley on Route 100, you know the spot. That little pull-off. The old Top Gas station. Maybe you’ve grabbed a map there, maybe you’ve stretched your legs, maybe you’ve just driven by a hundred times without thinking much about it. But like a lot of things
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