Canoeing and Kayaking Mad River Valley
April 28th, 2014 by corey
As the weather continues to warm, the foliage begins to green, and the Winooski and Mad rivers begin to swell, thoughts turn to canoeing and kayaking Mad River Valley.
We’re back, again! 2014 running of the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon
September 17th, 2013 by Peter MacLaren
The Fourth Annual Mad Marathon and Mad Half are scheduled for July 6th, 2014 in the gorgeous Mad River Valley, located in Central Vermont. Registration is already open. You will be running through this extraordinary rural community on 26.2 miles of country roads, with breathtaking views of the Green Mountains, rolling farm lands, quaint villages, … read full article
Sugarbush Golf Course
July 11th, 2013 by insideout
The West Hill House Bed and Breakfast is located adjacent to one of the loveliest golf courses in all of Vermont: The Sugarbush Resort Robert Trent Jones Senior Championship Golf Course. One of the fairways is directly across the street from the B&B, and the clubhouse is less than a mile down the road. Mr. … read full article
Vermont’s Mad Marathon
June 23rd, 2013 by insideout
The organizers call it “The World’s Most Beautiful Marathon” and you aren’t going to hear us disagree! Our bed and breakfast is in the Mad River Valley because this place is truly a year-round natural wonderland. We think the marathon is a wonderful and sustainable way for folks to see this corner of the nation … read full article
The Winooski River
May 22nd, 2013 by insideout
Canoeing is increasing in popularity, especially in ecologically-minded states like Vermont. It is both peaceful and physically challenging, a rewarding, aesthetic and ecologically sound recreational activity. The Winooski River is one of Vermont’s many spectacular resources. The second longest river in the state, it flows through mountains and farmland, the state’s capital and the largest … read full article
The Red Chair visits West Hill House B&B
November 2nd, 2012 by srsm
Hi everyone, I’m the Red Chair that has been traveling throughout New England for the past several months. I arrived at West Hill House B&B in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and rain was the order of the day. Fortunately my hosts offered rain boots and an umbrella so I stayed pretty dry. Inside I … read full article
Soaring over the Mad River Valley
October 17th, 2012 by Peter MacLaren
Guest Blog by David & Tracy Platt… If you happen to be looking for something to do in Sugarbush, try the Soaring! Had a great time during my visit and a chance to get a few flights in over 2 days. The folks at Sugarbush Soaring are fantastic and their instructors are excellent. It’s a … read full article
Stetson Hollow Trail and Falls
August 5th, 2012 by srsm
Today on our Sap-bucket list we highlight the Stetson Hollow Trail and Falls. A perfect activity for a hot summer day in the Mad River Valley, the tree shaded Stetson Hollow trail follows along the Stetson Brook and is an easy 1.2 mile hike. Take your camera – there is some gorgeous scenery on this … read full article
Vermont Cheese Tour
July 30th, 2012 by Peter MacLaren
Guests Laurent and Julia created this list of some of the excellent Vermont Cheese makers–and they visited many of them as you will see from their comments! If you like cheese you may want to follow in their footsteps. See also the Vermont Cheese Trail which is the source of the map on the right – … read full article
The Road Less Traveled – Draw Bridge on Route 2
July 13th, 2012 by Peter MacLaren
For our guests from the north and west, a delightful daytime route in the summer to West Hill House from northern New York State is Route 2 down the island chain in Lake Champlain.The road runs from just the south and east of Alburg to I89 intersection 17 just north of Burlingon, and is the … read full article
Happy 4th of July!
July 4th, 2012 by srsm
Happy 4th everyone! The Sugarbush area 4th of July celebrations got off to a great start on June 30 with the 3rd annual Stars and Stripes Air Show featuring vintage plane and glider aerial acrobatics. This morning the focus is on the 64th annual Warren 4th of July parade with its collection of quirky floats … read full article
Mad Marathon: The World’s Most Beautiful Marathon
June 21st, 2012 by srsm
Our Sap-bucket list has just the thing for you runners, the Mad Marathon! Billed as the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon, July 8, 2012 is the date for the 2nd annual run and it’s not too late to register to take part in either the full or half marathon. Walkers are also welcome. Joining runners from around … read full article