Scenic Drive from Bennington to Manchester Vermont is a Podcast
Bennington Battle Monument  After a little delay, my day job as a school principal is getting busy!  I recorded the Secret Scenic Drive from Bennington to Manchester as a podcast today.  Click on my podcast link or on the podcast player to give it a listen.  Are there more places you would like to drive to?  Drop me an e-mail and let me know – you can be part of My Secret Vermont! (photo credit to WalkingGeek on Flickr)

Stowe Barn by Kathryn Rotondo on Flickr The past two episodes of my podcast take you on scenic tours around Vermont.  This week’s podcast lets you know about a special part of Vermont’s architecture that you will see along the way – barns.  They are scattered all across Vermont and they are not just for keeping cows dry and warm.  Listen to the podcast and hear Nancy Boone of the Vermont Division of Historic Preservation talk about their  Vermont Barn Census project. (photo credit to Kathryn Rotondo on Flickr)

Chocolate fashion  I visited Burlington’ South End this weekend for the annual South End Art Hop. Each September, the South End Arts and Business Association puts together a festival of the arts which, this year, included offerings such as a local fashion show, a demonstration of clay sculpture, a paper making demonstration, a showcase of emergent digital technologies by local college students, displays from many local artists, and even a workshop on chocolate art. Read my new article on Burlington’s own Soho.

Hubbard Park in Montpelier, Vermont
Hubbard Park Tower by Chris Mear  In today’s podcast I share one of my secret spots in Montpelier, Vermont – Hubbard Park.  This 185 acre park has miles of trails and places to have a picnic or cook out.  Just minutes from the streets of the capital city, Hubbard Park is a great place to enjoy some of Vermont’s natural beauty.  A highlight of visiting Hubbard Park is climbing its tower and enjoying the mountain views.  Find out more about Hubbard Park by clicking the podcast link! (Photo credit to Chris Mear on Flickr)

The foliage is beginning to really pop!  I have a new scenic drive for you to check out.  I take you from Waterbury, to Stowe, and down to Richmond.  You can visit a cider mill, drive up a mountain, and visit the home of Snowflake Bentley.  Check out the page for my link.  Take my drive with you by downloading my podcast from the player on this page or on iTunes.

This is a Vermont Interstate?
Camel’s Hump by Paul Moody Creative Commons  Yes, this is a photo taken from Vermont Interstate 89.  Today’s podcast takes you on a trip along Vermont’s I-89 starting in Hartford and traveling up to Lake Champlain.  Of course you would want to drive along a country road while visiting Vermont, but the towns and vistas along our Interstates are fantastic.  Listen to today’s podcast by clicking on the link to your left or subscribe to my podcast in iTunes.  (Photo credit:  Paul Moody on Flickr)

Welcome 2 Cents Readers!
Hi folks,

Thanks for checking out my site.  Here is the funky pizza place that David was talking about -Flatbread American Flatbread in Burlington.  This site – My Secret Vermont is a place where you can learn about my home state of Vermont.  Take a listen to my podcast or click around my site to learn about this great state.  Send me an e-mail if you would like your own questions answered!  Your question might be part of my next podcast!  mysecretvermont@gmail.com

Socksale by chrisilstrup  It’s been a while between podcasts but we are between seasons in Vermont.  This week I talk about deer hunting and bargain hunting in my podcast.  Learn where you can find great socks, a ski parka, and some fine pewter at a bargain.   (photo credit: Chris Ilstrup)

The weather has changed and Winter has certainly come to Vermont.  While just last week we had weather in the 60′s, we now have had weather in the teens and twenties for about a week.  Vermonters awoke to snow this Saturday morning – from a dusting in some places to almost a foot of snow in other places.  This means ski season has begun with many mountains opening this weekend.  Now is the time to book your winter ski vacation!
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This week I had the chance to visit with Patty Meade of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters at the visitor’s center they have created in Waterbury’s renovated 19th century train station.  If you like coffee, you will love visiting this center.  Once you have learned the story of Green Mountain Coffee Roaster’s farmers and Vermont roasting facitlity, you can stay a while in their cafe to enjoy some coffee, buy some beans to take home, and browse their coffee inspired gifts.