Posts Tagged ‘Pico Mountain’
Rutland County, Vermont 🤝 Gilmore Girls
How Rutland County is Similar to Stars Hollow Come Alive Outside might have gotten our nature-loving booties handed to us at Real Rutland Feud tonight by Rutland County Pride Center, but we loved every moment of it. Reason #110 to love Rutland, Vermont— these sorts of community events are a norm here,” says Arwen…
Read MoreCELEBRATING 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 MoreOpportunity and Beauty in Rutland, Vermont
“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…
Read MoreSNOW ON THE BEACH? WE HAVE IT HERE!
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…
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 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…
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