The Von Trapp Lodge

Anyone who has seen The Sound Of Music would be familiar with the famous Von Trapp home which is now a popular ski resort in Stowe, Vermont. We drove up into the mountains to take a look at this famous landmark and enjoyed the quiet and the beautiful view. On the outside people were strolling along looking at the colorful wildflowers and the rolling hills in the distance, and inside people were sitting in comfortable chairs conversing and breathing in the fine aromas wafting from the kitchen.

Canadian Border Crossing

Don't even think about straying more than a couple of feet past the marker or a guard will swoop right down on you and herd you back to our side. I learned this from past experience.

Got Maple Syrup?

Mooselook Restaurant

The back of the menu from which I always order the Vermont French Chicken. Sauteed chicken breast covered with sliced ham and Vermont cheddar cheese. It comes with mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, cottage cheese and hot rolls. An excellent dinner!

Victory, Vermont

This wonderfully unspoiled area is great for a little solitude, peace and quiet.

Lyndon, Vermont

Guilford, Vermont

The Vermont Welcome Center, approximately 5 miles over the border from Massachusetts, is almost a destination in itself. We stop there every time we visit Vermont, and I always come away with a bagful of maps, brochures,Vermont magazines and a cup of Green Mountain coffee. For someone like me, who stays pretty much with outdoor attractions, this is one opportunity to see local Vermont art on display. Large painted wall murals depicting rural scenes is the backdrop for the displays of Vermont crafts, furniture, pottery and clothing. There is an outside display of small vintage farm equipment, and of course, a place to walk Fido. On this most recent trip there was quite a northern chill in the air and even a few flurries swirling down from the sky. A hot cup of coffee and another bag of free maps is just what I needed.

Guilford, Vermont

St. Johnsbury, VT.

Groton State Forest, Vermont

This state park, located in a larger state forest, was a brief stop on our road trip for that day. We originally stopped for a quick look and to let the dog out of the car for a few minutes. While there were many people in other parts of the forest, we were very much alone in this area, until we attracted the attention of a trail guide who works in the park during the open season. He was quite passionate, and knowledgeable about the whole forest, and thanks to him, and a map he gave us, we were able to explore much more of the landscape than we had originally planned.

Groton State Forest, Vermont

Groton State Forest, in northern Vermont, is home to several state parks, and is a great place for hiking and walking along wooded trails. Just driving along Route 232 was beautiful with all the yellow fall leaves, brilliant in the late morning sun. I really enjoyed riding along with the car window open so I could take in all that color and the earthy forest air. The combination of so much yellow foliage and the deep blue sky was a striking sight. We both rode, and walked, on this trip, and we passed horseback riders, dog walkers, a few serious hikers, and many avid photographers along the way.