Tag Archives: Lake Champlain

Prohibition in Vermont and the creation of the powder room

Back in the day, Vermont was perfectly suited to Prohibition-era smuggling and adventure. Our proximity to Canada, where alcohol was enjoyed legally, and our rugged rural terrain made our little state prime bootlegging territory. In 1920 when Prohibition went into …Read More

Bridges to Vermont

Vermont Bridges are falling down, falling down, falling down…Between the ravages of Hurricane Irene and the insult of Tropical Storm Lee, Vermont roadways have taken a beating.There were 166 road and bridge closures due to flooding; 450 miles of state …Read More

Bridges to Vermont

Vermont Bridges are falling down, falling down, falling down…Between the ravages of Hurricane Irene and the insult of Tropical Storm Lee, Vermont roadways have taken a beating.There were 166 road and bridge closures due to flooding; 450 miles of state …Read More

A Bridge by Any Other Name Would Span Lake Champlain

The Lake Champlain Basin is rich in history. From the Paleoindian hunter-gathers 11,300 years ago to the Revolutionary War to the Champlain Canal connecting the lake to the Hudson River system, Lake Champlain has been an essential transportation route. It …Read More

A Bridge by Any Other Name Would Span Lake Champlain

The Lake Champlain Basin is rich in history. From the Paleoindian hunter-gathers 11,300 years ago to the Revolutionary War to the Champlain Canal connecting the lake to the Hudson River system, Lake Champlain has been an essential transportation route. It …Read More

Bucolic Bridport Vermont: Home of the Brave

Nestled along Vermont’s West Coast, Bridport is a sleepy bucolic agricultural town of rolling hills, and Lake Champlain views. It is home to beautiful farms, historic homes and incredible B&B’s. But it wasn’t always this peaceful… In the days leading …Read More

Bucolic Bridport Vermont: Home of the Brave

Nestled along Vermont’s West Coast, Bridport is a sleepy bucolic agricultural town of rolling hills, and Lake Champlain views. It is home to beautiful farms, historic homes and incredible B&B’s. But it wasn’t always this peaceful… In the days leading …Read More

Vermont Artists Celebrate Champlain with Tour of Lake Inspired Pieces

Image by Tony the Misfit via Flickr Middlebury, VT based artist, Douglas Lazarus, came up with the idea for an art show with pieces by Vermont artists inspired by Lake Champlain. His intention is “to announce to the rest of …Read More

Vermont Artists Celebrate Champlain with Tour of Lake Inspired Pieces

Image by Tony the Misfit via Flickr Middlebury, VT based artist, Douglas Lazarus, came up with the idea for an art show with pieces by Vermont artists inspired by Lake Champlain. His intention is “to announce to the rest of …Read More

Vermont’s Annual Way to Go Commuter Challenge is May 4-8, 2009

Image by richardmasoner via Flickr REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the sixth annual Way to Go! Commuter Challenge, which will take place May 4-8, 2009. This event encourages the use of cheaper, healthier, and more earth-friendly transportation alternatives to driving …Read More

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