Posts Tagged ‘Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region’
LOVE MOUNTAIN BIKING? ENTER OUR CONTEST!
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…
Read MoreREAL RUTLAND PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS
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…
Read MoreRARE WINTER EVENTS IN RUTLAND COUNTY SKIES
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…
Read MoreWALKING IN A VERMONT WONDERLAND
Vermonters love being outside all year round. In the winter, we bundle up and enjoy those sunny days, even when the temperatures are only in the 20s. Not everyone who lives here skis or snowboards. Many people simply take walks. Snowshoes can help in deep snowy trails, but they are not necessary for all adventures. Here are some…
Read MoreCREATIVITY IN RUTLAND COUNTY
Making art opens the mind and helps generate innovation in everyday tasks. Luckily, for those of us who live in Rutland County, we have multiple spaces where we can flex our creativity. These are our five favorite spots. The MINT Makerspace Make, innovate, network, and tinker are all in its name. The MINT Makerspace in Rutland…
Read MoreREAL RUTLAND TRAVELS WEST
I recently traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah for the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show as a representative of Real Rutland and Come Alive Outside, a non-profit headquartered in Rutland, Vermont. While there, I met hundreds of people, many of whom say they have thought about moving to Vermont or know someone who is thinking about relocating. These are some…
Read More3 FUN WAYS TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR
The new year is quickly approaching! We thought we would share three fun ways to ring in the new year in Rutland County this year. Fireworks and Snow Groomer Parade Most new year celebrations include fireworks, but how about a parade of snow groomers? At Killington Mountain’s new K-1 Base Lodge, family-friendly activities like mask…
Read MoreAT-HOME ACTIVITIES FOR SNOWY DAYS
As Winter officially begins, Vermonters are used to preparing for big snowstorms. I want to share some of my favorite at-home snow day activities. Many ideas may seem like things we did as kids, but days when you are stuck inside, call for being silly and having fun! Build a blanket fort Push the…
Read MoreTOP 5 INDOOR ACTIVITIES THIS WINTER
Not everyone who lives in Vermont is a skier or snowboarder. Rutland County has plenty of indoor options to keep kids and adults entertained through those winter months. Here is a list of our five favorite indoor activities to do in Rutland, Vermont. Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum For the kids, Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum is a great place…
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