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Stephen Mease

UP, UP AND AWAY: HOT-AIR BALLOONING IN VERMONT

Let’s face it, life gets noisy. So if you’re looking for a truly unique way to rise above the daily grind (literally), a hot-air balloon ride over Vermont might be just the escape you need. Every year, millions flock to Vermont to enjoy its natural beauty—especially in the summer and fall. But…

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2023 VERMONT FLOWER SHOW: RETURN OF A RITE OF SPRING

The first week of March is when Vermonters, weary of shoveling and stoking wood stoves, are more than ready for the sights and scents of spring – and this year’s 2023 Vermont Flower Show promises to scratch that itch and get folks inspired to start seeds, plan gardens and think a whole new way…

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100 YEARS OF THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FAIR

2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the the Champlain Valley Fair, the largest annual event in the state of Vermont. While so much about the fair has changed over the last century, so much has remained the same. It’s the sights, sounds, scents, and tastes that continue to define the fair…

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