Vermont has numerous festivals going on this fall statewide. Stratton Mountain celebrates fall with HarvestFest Weekend, Oct. 9-11. The chairlift will be open for scenic rides to the summit. From there you can hike to the fire tower or explore some of the walking trails. It will be the final … [Read more...]
Summer ’21: A family fun primer for all ages and adrenaline levels
[From the Summer 2021 issue of New England Ski Journal] With a sense of normalcy returning this summer, people will find new ways to enjoy New England during the warm months. Whether it be quiet walks in the woods, swimming in a local pond or lake, pedaling a bike on a rail trail, ziplining … [Read more...]
Take your work or school show on the road with a seasonal rental
With working from home for adults and remote learning for kids being part of the new normal in many areas, people are finding that this can be done from anywhere, including your favorite ski resort. Renting or purchasing a house or condo at your favorite resort, or one in close proximity to … [Read more...]
Conway Scenic renovates rail cars for excursions from North Conway to Attitash
Many people are familiar with the Conway Scenic Railroad, which for many years has traveled the Mount Washington Valley rails from North Conway to Crawford Notch each summer and fall. And perhaps they have heard of, or even remember, the snow trains that ran from Boston to North Conway from the … [Read more...]
How the smaller, indie ski hills are coping with the COVID challenge
In New Hampshire, ski resorts large and small are reshaping their operating plans in all departments to prepare for the coming winter season, following guidelines put out by the Governor’s Reopening Economic Task Force. There are some differences from resort to resort, but many more … [Read more...]
Family-friendly diversions that can energize your fall
While being outdoors with family and friends is considered safer than visiting inside, there is still the need for social distancing in these times of pandemic. Here are some activities all members of the family can enjoy this fall while getting out and about and still staying safe. Because … [Read more...]
