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Dishing on The VT 251
Blog posts related to my exploration of each town in the state of Vermont.
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VT 251: The Orphan Towns
This completes my VT 251 posts, and brings you to two distinct areas in the state: just north of Burlington, and kinda-sorta near Rutland.
Jan 31
VT 251: By The CT River in the Northeast Kingdom
Tiny rural towns with more dirt roads than not personify these VT 251 towns in Vermont's North East Kingdom. Take a drive in the country!
Jan 10
VT 251: The Heart of the NEK
Lose yourself in these North East Kingdom towns. They are typically small and quiet and beautiful.
Jan 3
VT 251: Quirky & Colonial NEK
This VT 251 post exemplifies the quirkiness, glacial & pastoral beauty, and history of Vermont, all found in the North East Kingdom.
Dec 19, 2024
VT 251: From Rutland To Plymouth
This is one of my favorite VT251 explorations. You get history, outdoor recreation, views, cheese, and some good food.
Dec 13, 2024
VT 251: The Heart of The Greens and Scenic Route 100
Three waterfalls, two gap roads, and a covered bridge are covered in this VT 251 exploration. Come along to the Green Mountains/ Rt. 100!
Nov 29, 2024
VT 251: From Eden To Canada
Beer, asbestos, border crossings, and bodies of water describe this VT 251 foray. IMO mostly better explored here than in real life.
Oct 31, 2024
VT 251: The St. Johnsbury Area Is Well Worth A Visit
There's a lot to see in St. Johnsbury and the surrounding towns in this VT 251 exploration. Dog, maple, and nature lovers -- check it out!
Oct 22, 2024
VT 251: The Hills Are Calling, And I Must Go
Mountain views, Icelandic horses, some of the best hiking in VT, and 2 ski areas are included in this VT 251 exploration. Check it out!
Oct 15, 2024
VT 251: In & Around Montpelier
This VT 251 foray brings you to the area around VT's capital -- rife with history, covered bridges, granite, and maple. Check it out!
Oct 8, 2024
VT 251: Addison County Farmland
Come visit the bucolic farming towns of Ferrisburgh, Waltham, New Haven, Weybridge, Bridport, & Addison in this VT 251 foray.
Sep 27, 2024
VT 251: The Farthest Reaches
This VT 251 episode brings you to the most remote corner of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, bordering both Canada and New Hampshire.
Sep 17, 2024
VT 251: The Island Pond Area
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.
Sep 6, 2024
VT 251: The Middlebury Area
This VT 251 foray bring you in the vicinity of Middlebury. Read on for Robert Frost, covered bridges, American history, and cute towns.
Aug 30, 2024
VT 251: A Southern Ring Around Burlington
Beautiful farm land and water views about in the towns around Burlington covered in this VT 251 edition. (also: bridges and museums!)
Aug 26, 2024
VT 251: Just South Of Rutland
Bucolic mountain farms, dirt roads, covered bridges, and marble describe this VT 251 foray. Check out these towns just south of Rutland.
Aug 16, 2024
VT 251: The Islands
The Islands of Vermont are located in Lake Champlain the NW corner of the state. They offer beach fun, prehistoric fossils, and log cabins!
Aug 7, 2024
VT 251: The Upper Valley, Part 2
Finishing off the Upper Valley towns of Vermont, this VT 251 post brings you beauty, charm, and farmland galore.
Jul 31, 2024
VT 251: Just North Of Rutland
Bucolic VT near Rutland -- covered bridges, marble, outdoor recreation and serenity, and maple, of course!
Jul 23, 2024
VT 251: East Of Burlington
Heading east from Burlington brings you into Vermont's version of suburbia, and then into some very cute and visit-worthy towns.
Jul 17, 2024
VT 251: The Brandon Corridor
Beautiful farmland and vistas define the towns in this VT 251 exploration. Check out Brandon and some the towns near it!
Jul 12, 2024
VT 251: Vanished Towns In Southern Vermont (Somerset & Glastenbury)
This VT 251 exploration takes you to the two vanished towns in southern Vermont, one of which is considered by many a ghost town!
Jul 2, 2024
VT 251: From Grafton to Weston, And A Little Beyond
This Vt 251 foray centered around the route from Grafton to Weston, but includes some outliers as well. Much cheese and much to see here!
Jun 28, 2024
VT 251: The Upper Valley, Part I
Come along to the seven towns and their eight covered bridges in this VT 251 exploration into The Upper Valley (of the CT River).
Jun 18, 2024
VT 251: Lovely Scenery & Recreation Abound Near Killington
An outdoor playground with exceptional scenery is explored in this VT 251 foray in the area around Killington and Woodstock.
Jun 11, 2024
VT 251: Some Lovely Towns Not Far From Burlington
Small town, tourist, and suburban VT are all covered in this VT 251 foray, comprised of 6 towns and 5 covered bridges. Read on for more!
Jun 2, 2024
VT 251: 3 W-Towns With Lots Of Bridges: Windsor, W. Windsor, Weathersfield
VT 251: Three W-towns, five more covered bridges, and a great brewery. Plus, there's some history, too!
May 31, 2024
VT 251: Some Great Towns To Visit Near New Hampshire: Norwich, Woodstock, Quechee, & White River Junction
This VT 251 foray includes two of my favorite towns and reveals where a famous Russian dissident chose to live!
May 23, 2024
VT 251: So Much Beauty & Charm in Southern VT in Fall
Foliage season 2021 brought me to more of southern Vermont where I explored 3 new covered bridges and 6 new towns.
May 17, 2024
More Of Southern Vermont
Seven more towns in southern Vermont are covered in this VT 251 foray. These towns are close to MA and well-worth a visit.
May 7, 2024
VT 251: Incredibly Scenic Farmland In Northern Vermont – Fletcher, Johnson, Hyde Park, Morristown, Elmore, and Wolcott
Signs of spring beckoned the latest VT 251 foray into northern VT farmlands. The scenery was beautiful enough to revisit in Fall.
May 2, 2024
VT 251: Northern Farmland -- Franklin, Berkshire, Sheldon, Bakersfield, & Waterville
Northern Vermont (near the Canadian border) is very rural. Here are the towns of Franklin, Berkshire, Sheldon, Bakersfield, and Waterville.
Apr 23, 2024
VT 251: A Trifecta of Popular Vermont Towns -- Stowe, Waterbury, and Waitsfield
The popular towns of Stowe, Waterbury, and Waitsfield, all less than an hour from Burlington, make up this edition of my VT 251 journey.
Apr 15, 2024
VT 251: Visions Of Fall in Southern Vermont
Another VT 251 foray in Southern Vermont took place in Fall of 2021. Hello Peru, Londonderry, Andover, Rockingham, Chester & Landgrove.
Apr 4, 2024
VT 251: Where It All Began (For Me)
A collection of small, rural, beautiful towns in southwestern Vermont are the focus of this edition of my VT 251 explorations.
Mar 26, 2024
VT 251: One-Of-A-Kind Sights in Central Vermont & Some More Covered Bridges
Central Vermont has a bunch of unique sights (and more covered bridges). Read about them in the latest VT 251 post.
Mar 19, 2024
VT 251: A Flatlander's Guide to Visiting Burlington
If you like mountain views, a laid-back vibe, and great food/drink, Burlington is your kind of city. Here are my top things to do there.
Mar 14, 2024
VT 251: A Dirt Road Kind Of Day & Some More Covered Bridges
The latest installment of my VT 251 explorations. This one features two covered bridges, a maple farm, and a plethora of dirt roads.
Mar 4, 2024
VT 251: A Wild Winter Festival in Greensboro; Plus Hardwick & Woodbury
A Cheese & Curling Festival was our introduction to Vermont's wild and remote North East Kingdom. Three more towns toward the goal of 251!
Feb 6, 2024
VT-251: The Fall Covered Bridge Edition
So many covered bridges in so little time! Come to Vermont's Covered Bridge Capital and its environs in this edition of VT-251.
Oct 31, 2023
VT-251: Whitingham, Jacksonville, Wilmington, Halifax
This episode of VT 251 reveals for you my favorite covered bridge and Vermont's connection to Mormonism.
Oct 24, 2023
VT 251: Pownal, Stamford, & Readsboro
This episode of Vermont's 251 town exploration spans the very small, sleepy towns in southernmost Bennington county.
Oct 10, 2023
VT 251: Bennington, Sunderland, Searsburg, and Woodford
Continuing my VT 251 town journey into Bennington, Sunderland, Searsburg, and Woodford.
Sep 21, 2023
VT 251: Swanton, Highgate, St. Albans, and Fairfield
Exploring 5 official and 3 unofficial towns in northwest Vermont as part of my VT 251 forays.
Sep 14, 2023
VT 251: Manchester & Shaftsbury
Continuing my exploration of the 251 towns in Vermont ("Vermont 251"), I bring you Manchester and Shaftsbury.
Sep 1, 2023
VT 251: Benson, West Haven, Fair Haven, Castleton, & Lake Bomoseen
Dipping into Rutand County and its slate heritage.
Aug 14, 2023
VT 251: Arlington, West Arlington, & Sandgate, VT
We begin exploring the 251 official towns of Vermont in Arlington & Sandgate, located in the southwest corner of the state.
Aug 7, 2023
The Vermont 251: Exploring The State One Town At A Time
Exploring all the towns in the beautiful state of Vermont.
Jul 7, 2023
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