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Greetings!
The Leaves They Are A Changin'
OK, so it's fall in Vermont. Everybody knows what that means. The leaves on our
trees put on a color show that often makes Fourth of July fireworks shows look
dull. You need to be here in the Green Mountains as we morph inexorably from summer
to winter. We call it fall. You'll fall for it too.
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September's winner was Rustie from New York. She received a $500 gift certificate
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Oct 7-8, 2006
Champlain Valley Antiques Festival
Oct 14-15, 2006
Billings Farm
Pumpkin & Apple Celebration
Oct 31, 2006
Rutland
Halloween Parade
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Peak Foliage to Arrive in Stowe on October 11, 2006
Since the early 1900's, visitors have flocked to Stowe to view one of nature's
most spectacular shows - fall foliage. Brilliant colors explode throughout
the mountains mid-September through mid-October, ushering in a season of
special events and outdoor recreation. Stowe has looked back through history
and at current weather patterns to determine that "peak" foliage will be on
October 11, 2006 this year. Fall specials start at just $60pp when you mention
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Everyday through October 9th, Stay 2-nights in the Stratton lodging property of
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Sweet success: Lake Champlain Chocolates expands its horizons
"At a time when politicians are trying to lure companies from out of state and
complain that businesses are fleeing Vermont, the Lake Champlain Chocolates story
is a lesson in how a community made sure that a strong business stayed in town
and got stronger."
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Enjoying Foliage Season in Vermont
Around this time each year, we get several emails from our viewers asking "When
should we come to Vermont to see the leaves change and where should we go?" Below
are some tips to help answer these questions. You can also view our current
Foliage Report
online.
When to come: Vermont's fall foliage season usually begins
early to mid-September and extends through mid October. It varies somewhat from
year to year. As such, there are many 'peaks' so that you can make your plans
based on the timing and location that works for you.
Where to Go: Vermont's foliage season typically begins in
the north and at highest elevations, then progresses both south, and into lower
elevations.
The Northeast
Kingdom generally experiences the first foliage change. Lower elevations in
southern Vermont, the Lake Champlain and Connecticut River Basins typically exhibit
peak foliage conditions later than other parts of Vermont. Exceptions:
Individual roadside trees, those in cities and towns, in swampy, disturbed or other
areas where normal forest conditions do not exist may change earlier than those
in nearby forests.
Why it Happens: As autumn approaches, a variety of factors
cause changes in leaf pigment production. Green gives way to the varied hues,
already in the leaves, which are seen during foliage season. Vermont's foliage
is always among the best because of a variety of other natural factors, including
soil types, amount of forested land, topography and a broad range of tree species,
with a large amount of maples.
How Best Enjoyed: Come prepared to tour and see all the
sights. Foliage season prediction and reporting is, at best, an inexact science.
The 'best' foliage can be found at many different times and places as the season
progresses, and might be just around the corner. Time of day, lighting, weather
conditions, all alter the view slightly. Foliage viewing is also subjective, so,
take time to check around many corners and over the brow of several hills to find
your favorite.
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Don't miss this year's Fall Production: "Metamorphoses", Oct 19-21.
Mary Zimmerman's Tony-winning adaptation of the timeless myths of the poet Ovid
told through contemporary language and humor. From Midas and Aphrodite to Psyche
and Apollo, these visually stunning stories about the transforming power of love
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