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Today Yara & I treked up Mount Hunger in CC Putnam State Forest. This was such an incredible hike but also a super dangerous one at times. The views were nothing but spectacular. It was very muddy/slippery at times & had some tough rock scrambles to get to the top of the mountain, but nothing but a good time and getting outside and feeling that cool crisp air. #hikingadventures #mounthunger #stateforest #naturephotography #doglovers
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🍦🥾🐾 Save this post for your next trails and treat adventure in Vermont! The hike around Lake Shaftsbury is an easy one - a mile loop around a peaceful lake with a boardwalk through the wetland. Leashed dogs are welcome here and in the off-season (now), park outside the gates and walk in. Afterward, try Vermont’s best ice cream at the Chocolate Barn on Route 7A. It’s open year-round!
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Skip Woodstock and head straight up to Ascutney instead ​🚗 Pay the vehicle fee at the gate and drive to the summit parking lot (where you can catch a nice view before you even step on the trail) 🪂 ​The Hang Glider Trail: follow it to the wooden ledge where people literally launch themselves off the mountain ​🪜Take the Weathersfield Trail up to the stone fire tower, then loop back via the Slab Trail and Summit Trail to go back into the lot If you want to hike the whole way up, I recommend the Weathersfield trail from the base of the mountain. You pass cascades, Gus's lookout, and the hang glider ledge before climbing the tower. It's about 5.5 miles and rated hard (you gain over 2000 ft elevation) ​Minimal crowds and perfect New England foliage without fighting a for a parking spot 😌 Save this for your next fall weekend trip ​📍 Mount Ascutney State Park, Vermont
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Let’s explore one of my favorite ghost villages! ✨ I’m not disclosing the location because life is more fun if you discover these spots on your own. Happy ghost hunting!
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Witches and ghosts float, so of course they love paddling in Vermont! 👻✨ Every fall, Waterbury Reservoir is taken over by outdoor enthusiasts in amazing costumes. Paddle-O-Ween is one of the best traditions and it’s free to participate. It’s literally the only thing I’ll brave foliage traffic for! 💦 This celebration is hosted by @umiakoutfitters, who offer a boat rental outpost right at the reservoir. They have kayaks, paddle boards, and canoes to rent every summer and fall, or you can sign up for one of their excursions. You can also bring your own watercraft to this party! Last week’s event was so much fun and I loved getting to see all the unique costumes. If you want to participate next year, make sure you’re following Umiak’s social media to find out the date! 💫 BUT THERE’S MORE! Come to Blueberry Lake in Warren this Sunday (10/18) for the Witches Fun Paddle! This party is hosted by @clearwatersports from 2:30 to 5pm and it’s a fundraiser for the Waitsfield Kids Halloween Loop Road. Bring a pumpkin and treats to donate for trick or treating. Then kayak, paddle board, or canoe in costume! Thanks to our local outdoor shops for offering these fun events and helping our community get outside!!!
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Gratitude 🍁🍂🍁 The leaves are falling today in Vermont, and it’s been a glorious autumn season, some say best in many years. Nature’s magic on full display. With that said, today’s high winds will cause many of the leaves to fall to the ground, and in this melancholy moment it gives us pause to reflect and to be grateful for all that comes our way. Nature’s Magic 🍂🍁🍂 #autumn #autumnvibes #autumncolors🍁 #vermont #fallfoliage @therealvermont @wcaxtv @nikonusa @nikonoutdoorsusa @natgeoyourshot @vermonttourism
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⠀ 🍁 A Fall Weekend in Vermont ⠀ Three days of winding roads, mountain views, charming small towns, covered bridges, and some of the most incredible fall colors in New England. ⠀ An early morning in Burlington, a hike up Mount Mansfield, foggy streets of Stowe, and plenty of spontaneous stops along the way. Vermont was every bit as scenic as I’d hoped. ⠀ 📍 Places visited: Burlington • Mount Mansfield • Stowe • Montpelier • Cabot • Waitsfield • Warren • Barnard • Woodstock ⠀ October really is something special in Vermont. 🍂 ⠀ #Vermont #ExploreVermont #NewEngland #FallFoliage #RoadTrip
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How many legends do you know about haunted photos? Come to Spooky Tales! 🕯️✨ Waterbury is one of Vermont’s most haunted towns, with folklore around every corner. From the ghost of @oldstagecoachinnvt to the abandoned villages near the reservoir, Waterbury is loaded with spooky history. Thanks to @bridgesidebooks, now we can enjoy a full day AND night of local spooks! 🔮 On October 24, Brideside Books is hosting their 5th annual Spooky Tales, a must-do event before Halloween. Every fall, Vermont authors contribute original stories, which are read by professional actors. This year, local pros Mark Nash and Kathryn Blume will bring to life 6 Vermont tales. This year’s Spooky Tales theme is Haunted Photographs, where yearbooks come to life, vengeful spirits visit photographers, and images predict ghastly futures. Dozens of stories were submitted and the Bridgeside team carefully selected the scariest tales! 💫 After 5 years of sold-out shows, Bridgeside Books is joining forces with the Waterbury Congregational Church to host this year’s event. Waterbury’s oldest church is the perfect spot to hear local lore. Vermonters have gathered in these pews for hundreds of years to share stories! Make it a spooky weekend and stay next door at the @oldstagecoachinnvt, which is haunted by its former owner (who rests in the cemetery behind the inn and church). You can also explore the abandoned farms and CCC camp around Little River State Park. There are 35+ miles of trails that wind through relics from the 1780s through 1930s! 👻 Spooky Tales is NOT for kids. This event includes mature content that isn’t appropriate for young families. If you’re ready to be totally spooked, buy your tickets today!
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DOG-FRIENDLY VERMONT FALL FOLIAGE ROAD TRIP: YOUR 13-DAY ITINERARY! 🍁🐾 Planning a Vermont fall foliage road trip with your dog? We spent 13 days exploring Vermont and the Adirondacks with Chance, and we’re sharing our firsthand guide to help you plan your own autumn adventure! 🍂 Think scenic mountain drives, charming small towns, covered bridges, and unforgettable fall colors — with your dog by your side. 🐶 Our **13-day dog-friendly road trip guide** includes: 🍁 Where to find incredible fall foliage 📍 Scenic stops and must-see destinations 🥾 Outdoor adventures to enjoy with your dog 🚗 Our Vermont + Adirondacks route 🐾 Practical tips for planning your trip 🍂 WANT THE FULL ITINERARY? 👇 COMMENT “VERMONT” BELOW and we’ll DM you the DIRECT LINK to our complete 13-day road trip guide! 📩🐾 Save this Reel for fall trip planning, and send it to someone who needs a Vermont adventure with their dog! Follow @nycdogadventures for dog-friendly travel guides and adventures from NYC and beyond. #dogfriendlyroadtrips #fallfolliage #vermontfoliage Dog-friendly Vermont fall foliage road trip with Chance, a tri-color chihuahua mix, exploring colorful autumn landscapes, scenic mountain drives, charming Vermont towns, covered bridges, and the Adirondacks. Discover our 13-day dog-friendly Vermont and Adirondacks itinerary, fall foliage destinations, and practical tips for planning a New England road trip with your dog.
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Try something new this fall! Be like Julie Andrews and climb every mountain!! 🦋 I never thought I’d be saying this, but I SLAYED my first fire tower!!!! This is a huge deal for me because heights are super scary. Every time I’ve tried to climb a fire tower, I’ve frozen and nearly puked after the first flight. But I’m SO glad I finally went for it!!! 🍂 Vermont has several fire towers have been guarding our hills for more than a hundred years. Deforestation in the late 1800s led to a lot of dry wood in our forests. In the early 1900s, wildfires burned more than 15,000 acres across the state. 💚 In 1904, Vermont created a fire safety program and hired a fire warden, who advocated for a network of fire towers. Local landowners financed their construction to protect their neighborhoods. The state built 38 fire towers across the Green Mountains and paid lookouts $2/day to watch. Today, 14 towers have survived and are popular hiking destinations. They offer many of the best views in Vermont and are surrounded by beautiful trails. Now that I’ve conquered one, I’m on a mission to climb them all! Make your own fire tower tour this fall: ⭐️ Allis State Park ⭐️ Molly Stark State Park ⭐️ Mount Ascutney State Park ⭐️ Belvidere Mountain ⭐️ Gile Mountain ⭐️ Bald Mountain ⭐️ Glastenbury Mountain ⭐️ @killingtonmtn ⭐️ @strattonresort ⭐️ @okemomtn ⭐️ @boltonvalley ⭐️ @burkemountainofficial ⭐️ @bromleymountain (new tower!) FYI the fire towers at Lake Elmore State Park and Spruce Mountain are closed for maintenance this season. Let me know if there are other tower updates!
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Smugglers Notch in Stowe Vermont is a special place. If you look closely through the autumnal display lies a hidden waterfall between the forests backdrop. 🍂 - #vermont #wilderness #autumn #outdoors @jlm_photographystudio
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