At the end of our second week in Vermont this year on our 50 state road trip, we moved on from Waterbury to Brandon. While driving along we stopped off at Warren Falls, a beautiful set of waterfalls and swimming hole. Once we were done there, we continued on our way to … [Read more...] about Visiting Moss Glen Falls In Granville, Vermont
12 Great Places to Eat & Drink In Central Vermont
Shae and I recently spent a week in Waterbury, a city in central Vermont which is a short drive to the west of Montpelier, the state capital. We did far too much eating and drinking while there, but on the positive side it means we now get to recommend all kinds of great … [Read more...] about 12 Great Places to Eat & Drink In Central Vermont
Hiking The Silver Lake Trail In Salisbury, Vermont
After being swarmed by gnats on our hike up Mt Pisgah, Shae and I were a little apprehensive about going on another hike through a forest in Vermont. We decided to brave it though and so headed to Silver Lake in Salisbury with our dog Truffles. Silver Lake is next to Lake … [Read more...] about Hiking The Silver Lake Trail In Salisbury, Vermont
Going Cliff Jumping At Warren Falls In Vermont
While moving on from Waterbury VT to Brandon VT, we saw a sign for Warren Falls in the Green Mountain National Forest. We love waterfalls and finding random places while traveling around, so we decided to stop for a while to check it out. This was a great decision as Warren … [Read more...] about Going Cliff Jumping At Warren Falls In Vermont
Hiking The North Trail Up Mt Pisgah In Vermont Overlooking Lake Willoughby
Mt Pisgah in Vermont had some of the most stunning views we've experienced from any hikes so far on our 50 state road trip. It's a strenuous hike uphill with lots of gnats trying to bite you in the summer, but the effort is worth it once you reach the overlooks that look out … [Read more...] about Hiking The North Trail Up Mt Pisgah In Vermont Overlooking Lake Willoughby
Cruising Lake Champlain On Spirit Of Ethan Allen (Burlington VT)
Before arriving in Vermont, a couple of people recommended we go on a cruise on Lake Champlain. Shae and I spent a week in Colchester which is just outside of Burlington, so we took advantage of being so close to Lake Champlain to go on a cruise. We found a way to get Buy … [Read more...] about Cruising Lake Champlain On Spirit Of Ethan Allen (Burlington VT)
Restaurant Review: The Skinny Pancake Burlington Waterfront, Vermont
During our stay in Burlington, Shae and I went for lunch with a friend we'd met at a conference about 8 years ago and hadn't seen since. We had Truffles with us as it was a beautiful day, so we needed to eat somewhere with outdoor seating. While walking around, Burlington … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: The Skinny Pancake Burlington Waterfront, Vermont
Hotel Review: Hampton Inn Colchester, Vermont
Shae and I spent a week in Montpelier, Vermont last year on our 50 state road trip, so we wanted to come back to Vermont to see even more of the state. We're spending three weeks here this year, with the first of those weeks being in the Burlington area. Pet-friendly hotel and … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hampton Inn Colchester, Vermont
We’re Adding Another State This Year – Here’s Where We’ll Be Going
When Shae and I were planning last year which states to visit during 2019, it was looking like we'd be visiting 9 different states. (See: Year 2 Of Our 5 Year Road Trip Is Taking Shape – Here’s What We’re Thinking.) Those plans have mostly remained the same, although there … [Read more...] about We’re Adding Another State This Year – Here’s Where We’ll Be Going
Road Trip Stats: Month 17 – May 2019
As we headed into May, I wasn't feeling too optimistic about how closely we'd be able to stick to our budget. To be honest, I'd figured our budget would be wrecked in the first few days of the month because of how much I anticipated us spending at the Kentucky Derby. In the … [Read more...] about Road Trip Stats: Month 17 – May 2019