Before anyone takes off from Burlington International Airport, he or she has to get inside the terminal. And when a plane lands, its passengers have to disembark. That's where Shelby Losier comes in: As BTV's director of ground transportation, it's her job to help everyone arriving and departing easily access their next stop — whether that's a flight to Florida or a taxi ride to a local boutique hotel.
Sitting in the cab of a 60-ton "super-sweeper" snowplow nicknamed Tango Six, Gerry Carey recalled the day he was hired at Burlington International Airport 41 years ago.
Though they're known as the Green Mountains, Vermont's high peaks are every bit as beautiful in white. Winter's glittering snowfall blankets their rugged granite faces and the sentry spruce trees descending to cozy villages below. No wonder Vermont's winter wonderland draws crowds. It's easy to find your way to a ski mountain, but if you're looking to avoid the hordes in the lift line, try one of these more remote high-altitude adventures — all within an hour's drive of Burlington.
Autumn in Vermont is famous for a reason, and it's easy to see why on a fall foliage drive. To catch the changing colors, take an afternoon or a full day and explore the state's mountain trails and waterfalls, apple orchards and outdoor art. Pack your sneakers and a warm sweater, and roll down the car windows to enjoy the energizing nip of fall in the air.
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