The northeast has been under winter’s siege since late January with above average snowfalls being recorded all over the country. Nearly 8 feet of snow has fallen on Boston alone in the past three weeks! This may be well and good for winter sports—our family has certainly taken advantage of the awesome conditions on the ski slopes and snowshoe trails of Vermont this season—but shoveling the driveway, dealing with power outages, and listening to repeat blizzard warnings have been far {Read More}
Archives for February 2015
Stowe Mountain Lodge – Slope Side Luxury in Vermont
February 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Arriving in the tiny village of Stowe, Vermont feels like stepping into a Norman Rockwell painting—especially in the winter. Smoke curls from chimneys, icicles hang from eaves and the white steeple of the community church stands tall among the quaint shops on Main Street. This area also serves as the entry point to the Mountain Road, which leads visitors to the legendary Stowe Mountain Resort and Mount Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak. Like most ski towns, Stowe is home to a {Read More}
Thousand Words Thursday – Longboat Key, Florida
February 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Path to the Beach – Longboat Key Club Resort, Longboat Key, Florida
Thousand Words Thursday – Stowe, Vermont
February 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Little Covered Bridge at Spruce Peak Pathway – Stowe, Vermont – January 2015
The Gray Ghost Inn – Cozy Digs at the Foot of Mount Snow
February 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
What are some of the things people look for when choosing a place to stay for a family ski trip? Close proximity to the mountain? Inviting rooms that comfortably accommodate the whole family? A relaxed, welcoming environment where you can snuggle up by the fire after a day on the slopes? Accommodations in Vermont ski areas run the gamut from simple village B&Bs to luxurious slope side resorts and everything in between. On a recent, spontaneous overnight to Mount Snow, {Read More}
