Vermont State Parks offer a great way to get away without spending a lot of time or money. There are 52 state parks statewide, each with its own perso
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We get it. You’re not always in the mood for dance parties full of techno music and strange flashing lights, dancing until dawn in Montreal or ext
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We all know vegetables grown in the backyard garden are fresh, tasty and nutritious, but does gardening also cut back on your grocery bill? The sh
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Vermont is stuffed with food. From condiments to meat to vegetables of all shades and shapes, it’s not hard to find food you can feel good about eatin
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In an earlier column, I gave you some ideas and suggestions for switching to healthier oils. This month, I want to warn you of what could be the w
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There are lyrics to a song “These Are the Good Ole Days.” While I may agree with this about many things, there is one thing I truly do not agree with
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Vermont has long been the ultimate “nature lover’s getaway” with its expanse of pristine countryside and breathtaking scenery. There are more than 1
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Last-minute pack rats, beware. Traveling in style does not have to be an oxymoron. While many of us love to schlep on our ratty jeans and T-shirts for
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I love to eat and I eat a lot of food every day. When I am out and about I also like to watch what other people are eating. Now don’t get me wrong, I
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As I flew into Quebec City in late March, I thought of my father, who was French Canadian and born in the small town of Chateauguay in the provinc
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