A Fern Grows in Duxbury

Last Thursday was a beautiful day for a hike in the woods around Duxbury. With Stick Season underway, there are still some lovely patches of color to enjoy.

Mushrooms, Pine Needles and Streams in the Autumn Woods

Last Colors of Autumn

Holding Hands

 

Northern Vermont Foliage, September 2012



The following photos are just a few of my favorites from the past two days of near-peak foliage here in Northern Vermont.



Maple leaves in Hyde Park



Route 242, between Jay Peak and Montgomery



A hillside farm in Waterville, overlooking the Lamoille Valley, with rain over the Green Mountains



Black Angus cow and calf in Waterville



Covered bridge in Waterville



Gorgeous maple leaves



Davis Hill Road in Hyde Park



Along Route 242, near Jay Peak



Hyde Park



Leaves in the river in Waterville



Asters near a covered bridge in Waterville



An old stone wall along Davis Hill Road in Hyde Park



Insanely bright maples leaves in Hyde Park



Maple canopy on Route 118 between Montgomery and Belvidere



More maple leaves, against a granite boulder in Northern Vermont

 



Birch Trees, Lake Memphremagog

Country Store Tour - Lake Elmore

The only visible retail business in beautiful Lake Elmore, Vermont, the Elmore Store has been in continuous operation since the early 1800s and also serves as the town's post office, gas station, and the Fire Warden's office. It sits along the shore of beautiful Lake Elmore and across the street from the one-room Elmore School. Best feature: a huge wheel of Cabot Cheddar from which customers can slice wedges to take home.

Craftsbury Old Home Day

A few shots from Craftsbury Common yesterday morning during Old Home Day. The baby highland cattle from Greenfield's were having their first outing. Awwww!

August Brings Surprises in the Forest

The alien-looking Indian Pipe is decorating the forest floor these days. How oddly beautiful it is.



Orchids in the Forest at Sunset

Our forest has revealed more of her hidden treasures this week. Pink Lady's Slipper orchids are in their full glory for Memorial Day weekend!

Stuff You See Driving Around Vermont...

in Charlotte, Vermont

Spring at High Mowing Seeds

In early May, colorful greens are almost ready to be planted out in the trial fields at High Mowing Organic Seeds in Wolcott.

Flags in Newport

It is very common to see the Vermont state flag flying together with both the Canadian and US flags. It's not quite another country up here, but almost.

Seagull in Newport

As we were sitting along the waterfront in Newport, looking north across Lake Memphremagog at the mountains in Canada, this beautiful fellow joined us for a bit. All of were happy about the gorgeous summer-like weather.

Sap Buckets at Green Mountain College

Cheshire Moon

Margaret was very excited to finally be able to get a clear shot of the moon last night with her new camera, a Canon Powershot SX40 HS.

Guest Shot - "The Moose That Schussed!"

I just had to ask Greg at FIS for permission to repost this picture of a moose checking out the early morning slopes in Stowe this week. What a great shot!

Check out this post on famousinternetskiiers.com for the details and more pictures.

Red

We had a wonderful sunny day today, and caught the giant red wooden sculptures at the library and Helen Day Art Center in Stowe Village. I love the contrast between the modern art and the 1861 building.

Minding the Store

We spent the frigid sub-zero afternoon Saturday hunting for treasures at Awreatha's Garage antique store in Jeffersonville. It sits behind and underneath El Zorro Mexican Restaurant on Edwards Rd. (formerly The Red Fox Alpine Lodge, originally built as a church in the mid-1800s), and boasts a wonderfully eclectic inventory.

Skidds - a sweet and not-too-nosy tabby - greets you from his warm chair as you enter and reach the bottom of the stairs. He may hop down and try to help you find that "something" you are looking for, but will be back in his chair before too long.

Lest We Forget

This memorial sits on the grounds of the Old Duxbury Schoolhouse, in Duxbury. The schoolhouse is now home to a preschool and apartments.

Barn on McKinstry Hill Road

Evening at Lake Elmore

Twilight at Lake Elmore, now frozen and covered in snow.