Don't write off Vermont during mud season. Sure, it's messy, but it's a great time to experience the miracle of maple, get some spring skiing in, visit a couple of roaring waterfalls, or perhaps get a good deal on a weekend getaway.

Visit the maple sugar houses of Vermont during the early spring; and make a day of it!

Lose yourself in these North East Kingdom towns. They are typically small and quiet and beautiful.

This is one of my favorite VT251 explorations. You get history, outdoor recreation, views, cheese, and some good food.

This VT 251 foray brings you to the area around VT's capital -- rife with history, covered bridges, granite, and maple. Check it out!

The Jewish holidays are upon us, and it's never too soon to start your baking. I've made maple ruggelach this year; yum!

This VT 251 episode brings you to the most remote corner of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, bordering both Canada and New Hampshire.

The North East Kingdom of VT is remote and many towns lie on the Canadian Border. Three of these VT 251 towns are hopping, the other not.

Beautiful farm land and water views about in the towns around Burlington covered in this VT 251 edition. (also: bridges and museums!)

Bucolic mountain farms, dirt roads, covered bridges, and marble describe this VT 251 foray. Check out these towns just south of Rutland.

Finishing off the Upper Valley towns of Vermont, this VT 251 post brings you beauty, charm, and farmland galore.

Bucolic VT near Rutland -- covered bridges, marble, outdoor recreation and serenity, and maple, of course!

Heading east from Burlington brings you into Vermont's version of suburbia, and then into some very cute and visit-worthy towns.

The latest installment of my VT 251 explorations. This one features two covered bridges, a maple farm, and a plethora of dirt roads.

Thinking of a road trip to Vermont? Not sure where to go? Here's my recommended route -- full of cheese, beer, and beauty!

This episode of VT 251 reveals for you my favorite covered bridge and Vermont's connection to Mormonism.

Two awesome restaurant splurges in Montreal: Restaurant O Thym & Restaurant Damas.

Black Raspberry & Maple Swirl Creemee at Seb's Snack Bar, South Hero, VT Looks like soft serve ice cream, but it's not. It's better. Especially the maple. In summer, there are roughly 400 places across the state of Vermont to find a creemee, and should you find yourself driving/ biking/walking/ boating by one, I strongly urge you to stop and give one a try (you know, if you're not lactose-intolerant or still full from your last meal, or diabetic, or whatnot). Creemees (not