Vermont

Ryan and I spent this past weekend up in Vermont with his dad, enjoying lots of fresh fallen powder. We had both been itching to get up north, especially because the weather in RI has been so lame this winter. There’s nothing like a brisk cold morning and a blanket of snow outside. One of my favorite things about Ryan’s parent’s house in Vermont is the quiet. You feel like there’s nothing and no one…

Last weekend Ryan and I spent another amazing few days with his family at their place in Chelsea, Vermont. After a slightly bumpy ride there, we were very excited to spend a bit of time relaxing and soaking up the end of the fall. While it isn’t prime leaf peeping season anymore, I was really pleased with all the colors of transition we were seeing. Also, the air in Chelsea is crisp and sweet this…

This year, I spent the Fourth of July up in Chelsea, Vermont with my boyfriend’s family. We had traveled north, not only for the holiday, but to help build a new snowmobile shed on the property. I went in a bit blind and was surprised to find that after five days, we had a solid, 14′ by 28′ structure constructed. On our drive home, Ryan and I were laughing about how we felt like a…

  I have to admit, before a few weekends ago, I had never truly been camping. Sure, I’d slept in a tent in my backyard and stayed overnight in a friend’s airstream. However, I had never really roughed it- slept out in the woods with nothing but a tent and a hatchet. That being said, I’m not one to dive in headfirst. Plus, Emily and I have listened to one too many episodes of “My…

  A few weekends ago, my little sister and I set off on a true New England adventure. I wanted to take full advantage of the long weekend, due to Columbus Day, and explore a little closer to home. I made a plan and all but demanded Emily join me on a quick trip to Vermont. It’s something I’ve been wanting to do for awhile: drive up 93, see family, and peep some fall leaves.…