Your guide to outdoor dining in Addison County

ADDISON COUNTY — Dining al fresco has always been a highlight of summer in Vermont. But it took on new importance when the pandemic struck and made many folks wary of spending unmasked time indoors. Even as vaccinated people return to dining indoors at restaurants, some would still prefer to stay outdoors, especially if they’re dining with unvaccinated children.So, here are some options — new and old — for enjoying a meal outside in Addison County. PIZZA BY THE PONDThe pandemic shifted Blueberry Hill Innkee … (read more)

Local brewers, vintners, distillers create luscious libations

ADDISON COUNTY — This part of the world has long been called the Land of Milk and Honey, but there’s a lot more going on with beverages locally than just moo-juice — and many of these drinks are for those who are 21 or older.In Addison County alone there … (read more)

Many Vermont lake trout are born in a hatchery

SALISBURY — There have been occasional years when, for one reason or another, I didn’t make it down to the fish hatchery off Route 53 in Salisbury. But I try to make it an annual pilgrimage.The hatchery, more accurately known as a “fish culture station” a … (read more)

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