Staytripper, August 2020
Rock the Boat: Sail Away With Whistling Man; Blueberry Nights: A Goshen Inn and the Great Outdoors; Far Afield: Five Must-Dos During Open Farm Week
Hit the Road: Lavender Essentials of Vermont, Dog Mountain and Drive-In Movies
Lavender Essentials of Vermont 2103 Herrick Rd., Derby, lavender-essentials.com Lavender is a known healer — the flowering plant has antiseptic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It also smells great and is used in aromatherapy to foster peace of mind, emotional balance and overall wellness. So a visit to a lavender farm just might be the breath…
Embrace Agritourism During Open Farm Week
Vermont’s farms have been busy this year. They’ve adapted to an incredible increase in demand for their CSAs, stocked farmstands for customers hoping to avoid the grocery store, and built online stores to offer local delivery. Much of that work takes place behind closed barn doors. For one week in August, though, those doors will…
Find Outdoor Recreation and Picnic Dinners at Goshen’s Blueberry Hill Inn
For Vermonters planning summer vacations, social distancing may be a top priority. In their quest to avoid crowded spaces, more and more folks are focused on finding fun outside. With access to miles of trails, an open field and al fresco food service, a stay at Goshen’s Blueberry Hill Inn is all about the great…
Sail Lake Champlain With Whistling Man Schooner Company
Capt. Hannah “Diddy” Langsdale has a favorite moment on every cruise she pilots on Lake Champlain. When her sloop reaches the open water and the sails are raised, she’ll switch off the “iron jib” — aka the motor — and let her passengers take in the peaceful and majestic beauty of hauling across the water…
Vermonting: Close to Home Travel Itineraries for Orwell, Isle La Motte and Arlington
Every week through mid-October, Seven Days presents “Vermonting,” a column of curated excursions in all corners of our great (but not so large) state. Indeed, Vermont’s diminutive size makes a multitude of short trips accessible, whether for a few hours, an overnight or a longer getaway. Find three sample itineraries here, and read more detailed…
Have a Nice Stay: Inspiration for Your Vermont Staycation
Due to a global pandemic, Vermont is in a season of many unknowns. We’re sure of one thing, though: Our summer is short and sweet, and we ought to make the best of it before cooler days and a potential second wave of COVID-19. Seven Days created Staytripper to guide you to in-state recreation during…
Enthusiastic Camper Hannah Vickery Shares Her Tips
On Hannah Vickery’s first camping trip, she didn’t make it through the night. She was 11, sleeping in her parents’ Virginia backyard, and she got spooked. “We heard a coyote,” Vickery said. “By the next morning, it had turned into a story where we saw, like, a grizzly bear.” Vickery, now 25 and living in…
