We’ve been living with an odd sense of space the last 400+ days. Six feet of it became the minimum to see friends and loved ones. And then it had to be outside. And then not with anyone outside your own household let alone having someone visit from out of state. Hugs and handshakes became …
UNCOVER THE COVERED TREASURES OF THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM It’s fun to travel back in time. Movies are the easiest way. With the push of a button, you can fly back as far as any Discovery Channel show will take you. Books can do it, too, but there is more imagination required. But if you really …
Your Guide to Experiences and Gifts in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom this Valentine’s Day. Where to Walk Highland Center for the Arts’ Open Air Art ExhibitThis 1.8 mile snowshoe and XC ski trail is showcasing pieces from 11 different Vermont-based artists. The trail is free from dawn to dusk with the four-legged companions required to stay …
Getting creative while staying distant Art builds community. Especially in the Northeast Kingdom, where creativity is central to so much of what happens. Our shared experience, expressed in music, poetry, dance, paint, or other forms helps us recognize common themes and celebrate what unites us. Dancing to music on the shore of Island Pond. Joining …
A series of local elixirs from our master mixologists Episode 1 | St. Johnsbury Distillery Saint Johnsbury, VT Episode 2 | Essex House & Tavern Island Pond, VT
What it means to be NEKed now It’s fair to say that we know storms. We live and play in the mountains. They’re a staple dish up here that we actually crave, depending on the season. Some we can see days out. Some catch us unaware, exposed on a ridgeline and suddenly consumed by abject …
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