Posts Tagged ‘hiking’
CELEBRATING VERMONT AND SUMMER
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…
Read MoreLOVE 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 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 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 MoreREAL RUTLAND WEEKEND GETAWAY RECAP 2022
What was the “Real Rutland Weekend Getaway?” “I just wished we had more time. There was so much to do and see,” said one of our “Real Rutland Weekend Getaway” (RRWG) families. The RRWG was a giveaway contest hosted by the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR), for the first time this…
Read MoreOUR FIVE FAVORITE FALL ACTIVITIES
It is officially Autumn! A time of the year most Vermonters love – with good reason. In honor of the new season, we are telling you our five favorite activities to do during the fall in Rutland County. Apple Picking There is nothing quite like picking an apple off the tree and eating it…
Read MoreTop 3 Places to Find Flowers in Rutland County, Vermont
No matter how much you love winter, the first flowers of spring revive Vermonters. Here in Rutland County, our lawns, the side of roads, and mountains are very colorful beginning in March, continuing through the season, and into summer. It is not hard to find these beauties, but here is a list to make your flower…
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