How one Vermont hamlet saved the heart of its community with a new General Store—and got the world’s best pancakes in the bargain.
summer
Looking for dining, lodging, and top-notch attractions in Green Mountain State? Here are nearly 40 of our editors’ picks for the best of Vermont.
New England
8 Great New England Summer Drives
From the jagged shoreline of Maine to the verdant farmland of Vermont, these eight great New England jaunts give you the perfect excuse to plan the perfect summer road trip.
Magazine
Painting the Fence
What began as a routine chore became an unexpected promise to keep in this touching essay by Bill Donahue.
Living
A Farmer’s Best Friend
When tending to patients that weigh at least half a ton, a country farm vet like Tom Stuwe must practice patience and kindness— and that’s just with their owners.
Old Wethersfield, CT, the Nutmeg State’s largest historic district may be the most perfect walking village in all of New England.
Soups, Stews & Chowders
Cod and Corn Chowder | Step-by-Step
Made with fresh sweet corn and sustainable cod, this Cod and Corn Chowder is warming, flavorful, hearty, and good til the last spoonful.
Flowering from late-November through March and requiring little maintenance, the Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) is a popular winter bloom.
Tips for staying warm from a cold-weather Army expert.
Love to eat local during the holidays? Here are the plants you should grow next season for the optimum Thanksgiving harvest.
In late summer, when the garlic comes in, so do the memories of what came before.
Gardens
Delphiniums | Beautiful Blooms
A legacy continues through a packet of seeds.