Are you considering relocating? Are you interested in moving to Vermont? This weekend getaway could be your opportunity to explore Rutland County during the breathtaking fall foliage season! The giveaway is for single people, couples, and families who are serious about making the Green Mountain State their new home. What is included? This trip includes…

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Mountain biking is a fast-growing sport. Vermont has become a destination for mountain bikers across the country! Recently, Real Rutland hosted a weekend getaway for mountain bikers. The weekend winners stayed two nights at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel and spent the day biking the trails at Killington Bike Park. Keep reading to learn more about the weekend getaway and…

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This past season was not the snowiest winter Vermont has ever seen, but the state’s ski industry business still increased by 10%. This means Vermont continues to be the top ski state in the east and the fourth largest in the United States. Operating Days As mentioned above, Vermont is the number one ski state…

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Every June, the state hosts “Vermont Days.” The weekend celebrates the beginning of Summer with free admission to day-use areas at Vermont State Parks and state-owned historic sites. This year, the weekend is June 10 and 11. You don’t have to be a resident of Vermont to take part. Out-of-state visitors are welcome to celebrate…

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“Life in Rutland, Vermont is characterized by its close access to opportunity in an urban center that still feels like a small town, as well as the variety of recreational spaces amid Vermont’s natural beauty.” This is a direct quote from ThinkVermont, an initiative of the Vermont Department of Economic Development to provide resources to those interested in…

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In Vermont, April’s average temperatures are in the 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit range. Flowers begin to grow through snow-patched gardens and Vermont’s wildlife comes out of hibernation. But sometimes, like this past week, we experience unseasonably high temperatures. Some portions of Vermont broke single-day records this past week with temps in the high 80s. Rutland County…

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Do you love mountain biking? You’re in luck! We are hosting a mountain biking weekend getaway for two pairs, June 16-18. Bring your significant other or your friend for a weekend of riding in the Green Mountains. We will cover your hotel stay at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel, rentals for mountain biking, and provide money for your…

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It may officially be spring, but Rutland is getting 1-3 inches of snow on Saturday! This week, we are taking a look at the three winning photos from our Real Rutland Winter Photography Contest, held earlier this month. Sunrise Skinning This photo was sent to us by Amy Laramie. She took this sunrise photo from the Pico side of…

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Written by Greg Youkov If you’re lucky enough to live in Rutland County, Vermont, you may have already witnessed some of the incredible natural phenomena that can occur in the winter skies. From sun dogs to iridescent clouds, lenticular clouds to inversions, and everything in between, the winter months can be a truly magical time for…

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