Best spots to go snowshoeing (mild incline) or flat spots (XC) to go in the night in the dark under moonlight. Looking for within 1hr of Burlington area.

Join us this month for Odd Hours at The Burlington Odd Fellows!

💘 Feb 11 @ 6:30PM - TRINKET SWAP! Trade your shiniest, tiniest objects for other tiny, shiny objects. 💘 Feb 25 @ 6:30PM - POCKET FOOD POTLUCK! Bring a hand-held food to share.

💖 Open to the public, all ages, substance free. No cost. 💖 Gathering happens upstairs in the hall, no elevator. 💖 Limited on site parking, ample neighborhood street parking, bike racks out front, on GMT line 7.

We hope to see you there!

Anybody here from the upper valley and use a TV Antenna? I’m wondering what your experiences are and what channels you get. I have a lot of neighbors that use them and haven’t had a chance to ask any of them yet.

I’ve heard the upper valley is a TV Antenna dead zone but that was years ago.

I don't have much more to go on. That's about all I can remember. I did something as a youth that was harmful to them, and I would like to apologize to the owners and make things right if I can find them.

Thanks for any assistance.

I know others have posted some of this info; however, there is some additional context here as well as resources. Plus, just boost the shit out of it, am I right.

Posted and shared publicly on fb but unsure of the ethics, so I have removed the name.

Stay strong VT <3

Any suggestions for a ski trip in southern-ish Vermont somewhere with some sort of nightlife? At least a decent restaurant/ bar??

Independent mountains preferred but will consider really anything at this point….

Hello Everyone this is UrbanAfterShock and My friend and I have been filming at abandoned places all around New England and we want to share it with you guys. Please go check it out Thank you!!!!

Newest video here:

Overnight, APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS in Vermonts Bennington Triangle

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I just wanted to thank y’all for the camaraderie and the humor. If you saw the driver of the pickup who’d blocked off the mouth of the exit lane with the back of their truck when they parked, you know exactly what I’m talking about. The commentary being exchanged in the lot and the numerous other visitors who took the time to educate the driver of their poor choices via the writing in the dirt on their truck was the greatest sense of public unity I’ve experienced in months. Love you guys.

T-Mobile has a really good offer of four free iPhones, and $25 per line. We are in the Lyndonville area. Their coverage map shows, it’s awesome here, but in the past in different states, their maps did not match up with reality.

Does anyone have any experience with using T-Mobile in Vermont, particularly up in our area?

I plan to take the bus from Canada on Easter weekend and I’d like to do some camping and hiking. Preferably overnight and probably going alone.

I was wondering if any trails would be easily accessible from main centers or if I really need to rent a car? Thank you!:)

Hi all,

I am getting married in May and just went through the process of finding a venue. It was annoying how so many venues hide the costs and took me a while to compile everything. I wanted to share the 3 venues that I narrowed down to that are on the more affordable side and also dog friendly! I wish I could get married at each one of these, was sad to have to pick just one, hope this can help someone out for the 2026 season!

Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero VT:

• cost $45 per person ($3000 minimum, 200 people max), included tent (lighting and dance floor), tables, chairs, bar services, heaters, trash/compost/recycling removal, indoor bathrooms, event coordinator & onsite property manager
• option to add on Inn rental for $1900 (4 rooms for 2 nights each)
• have their own wine and distillery products as part of the bar but can also add on whatever liquid and cider/beer that you ask for
• https://snowfarm.com/weddings-functions/

Farmhouse Flowers, Moretown VT:

• cost $7500 (150+ guests), included tent (lighting and dance floor), tables, chairs, sound/sound system, trash/compost/recycling removal, restroom trailer
• option to add onsite house rental for $700 (3 rooms for 2 nights each)
• option to add on floral services (either full service or a la carte) directly from their farm!
• option to add on day of coordinator for $1000
• https://www.farmhouseflowersvt.com/wedding-venue

Pleasant Valley Orchards:

• cost $65 per person ($5000 min, $9000 max), included tent (lighting and dance floor), tables, chairs, sound/sound system, trash/compost/recycling removal, restroom trailer
• option to add onsite historic house for $2500 (4 rooms (says sleeps 10-12) for 4 nights each)
• make their own maple syrup and candy you add on as party favors!
• option to add on day of coordinator for $2000
• https://www.pleasantvalleyorchards.com/pleasant-valley-weddings-and-events

We have had two years in a row of catastrophic floods. I think it would be wise to assume this is the new normal and to get prepared. Given that the current administration looks likely to gut FEMA, are there any groups organizing and training volunteers to fill the gap?

I saw novelty "magic mushrooms" for sale behind the counter at one of the handy gas stations on shelburne road. I don't recall exact ingredients. It ready something about micro dosing and looked like they were psychedelic mushrooms.

Is this possible? Anyone tried them? It was $25 for the bag so I assumed it was a scam.

https://www.newyorker.com/news/dispatch/hardwick-the-motley-vermont-town-trying-to-tell-its-own-story

A really great read and a wonderful portrait of Hardwick and Vermont more generally. I love it here. I love you all who have been working at unconventional community building and social support for decades. We live in a special place. It ain't perfect, by any means. It can be damn rugged living. But I have never seen communities like I have in VT. I believe in us.

Visual Capitalist our together this - Mapped: The Top Import Partner of Every U.S. State. 67% of Imports here are from Canada 🇨🇦

We're at the same level as other states, some are even more F'd than we are

Story at https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-top-import-partner-every-u-s-state/

Our northern neighbor is a vital part of tourism in Vermont. They are pissed about the Republicans/Trump nuking trade deals and have every right to be. What a self inflicted shit show.

Here’s Digger’s short write-up. It contains a link to the new proposed funding formula. I understand the basics of a foundation formula, and how it differs from what we currently have, but not the weights — specifically what would change. https://vtdigger.org/2025/01/31/lawmakers-confront-the-numbers-behind-gov-phil-scotts-education-funding-plan/

Edit: a couple people objecting to the Digger piece, which is fair. Here’s the actual funding formula: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Workgroups/Senate%20Education/Agency%20of%20Education/Education%20Funding/W~Zoie%20Saunders~Funding%20Formula%20Explained~1-30-2025.pdf

I’m particularly interested in insights about the formula, but I get that people want to talk about the entire plan.

As New England grapples w/ tariffs is there a reason why liberals are anti-Canada being the 51st state? They promote open borders and free trade, this would accomplish both. NAFTA decimated our state, this seems like a reasonable solution and is a win-win for everyone?

I hope this is the lowest we see this season

I myself have been a Vermont transplant for about a year. The locals are about as welcoming as a mangy junkyard dog. (I moved from CT, if that says enough) Any other Vermont transplants looking to chill, and have discussions outside of how you heat your home or Subaru bumper stickers please contact me.

If you're stuck living in VT and need a friend please feel free to reach out: 17PhelanBC@gmail.com

Or Dm

Happy Imbolc, St. Brigid's Day etc.! We are halfway through Winter ( unless you live in VT)

Chilly night above tree line.

I'd heard a fairly unsubstantiated rumor that some installers for the GMP program might be trying to get other powerwall options that are not Tesla. Has anyone heard anything about this? Would love another options, as we have an install later this year, and would prefer not to have a Tesla brand. Specifically wondering about the GMP $55/month program options. Thanks!

TRANSGENDER SIBLINGS!!!!

LONG LIVE THE INFALLIBLE WORD OF THE POPE!!

It’s good being one of gods daughters, god bless the Catholic Church!

OPEN TO EVERYONE!!!! EVEN IF YOUR NOT CATHOLIC, EVEN IF YOUR NOT CHRISTIAN

IM AT EVERY SINGLE SERVICE!

MY TRANS SIBLINGS WILL FIND A SAFE PLACE TO BUILD COMMUNITY REGARDLESS OF FAITH

THE POPE HAS OPENED THE DOORS TO ALL TO BE A SAFE PLACE

I AM STANDING GARD, YOU HAVE RIGHTS IN THE CHURCH

http://allsaintsparishnh.com

What? You’re surprised a constitutional queer who does human trafficking sex trafficking investigations is a devout Catholic???

I roll with the archangel, share a birthday with pope John Paul the deuce, I have birth rights in the church and so does all my transgender siblings

This area is so horrifically trans phobic the Catholic Church is the only safe place for my people around here

Tism Tilly out