Tag North-East US

British Capture of Fort Ticonderoga – Reenactment

In early July 1777 (July 5th to be precise), Continental Army’s General Arthur St. Clair decides to evacuate Ticonderoga, and British General John Burgoyne captures the fort, before advancing to Saratoga. This July 21-22, 2012, it was fun to attend…

American History New York State

President Coolidge House

President Calvin Coolidge Homestead is definitely my favorite Vermont's State Historic Site.

American History United States Vermont

Historic Vermont Towns

Often, the historic Vermont village centers have remained just like they were in the 19th century, with their white church, its steeple, or town meeting hall dominating the green, mountain backdrops.

American History United States Vermont

Lake Champlain… French?

A part of American history often forgotten.

French America New York State

Battle of Hubbardton Reenactment

Early July, every year, you can attend the reenactment of the battle on Sunday morning. It gathers 2 to 300 hundred reenactors who come and spend the weekend there.

American History United States Vermont

The Longest Cross-country Ski Trail

The Catamount Trail in Vermont is the longest backcountry cross-country ski trail in North America. It is 300 miles of trails covering the whole length of Vermont.

United States Vermont

Ski Resorts Offer Delicious Vermont Farmhouse Chowder

This winter, six Vermont ski resorts (and more to come) are offering something really special on their menus: a hearty Farmhouse Chowder, featuring products locally grown by Vermont farmers.

United States Vermont

Burlington – Prettiest Town and Great Food

Sarah Tuff Dunn said: “Burlington has it all… a brick pedestrian marketplace, Vermont's iconic white steeples and rolling hills that spill down toward a lively, green waterfront on Lake Champlain” when she explained Burlington’s selection as one of the 20 Prettiest Cities in America, by Forbes Traveler.

United States Vermont

Brewpubs of Vermont

The idea of pairing beer with food is perhaps the oldest preoccupation of mankind, but only in Vermont has the art reached its zenith. So if you’re hungry and want some of the best craft beers...

United States Vermont

Sunset on Historic Chimney Point

This mid-1780s tavern seems the perfect place for it, with its nice white porch wrapped around the red brick building; and the view on Lake Champlain and the bridge to New York state is superb.

United States Vermont