"Vermont" Top 5 Page for this destination Vermont by traveldave

Vermont Travel Guide: 835 reviews and 1,669 photos

This page is about a wonderful state where I grew up as a boy. From 1968 to 1977, I lived with my family in Peacham, a small village of 400 people nestled in the hills of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.

Vermont is one of the most rural states, and when I was a boy I had fields, woods, pastures, lakes, and streams to explore. I learned how to hunt, fish, camp, and live in the wilderness. Because I lived so far out in the country, I grew up with an appreciation of nature and scenic beauty. Life then was a lot simpler than it is today. We had a wood-burning stove for heat in the winter, and in the First Grade I attended one of the last remaining one-room schoolhouses in the country.

Since moving away from Vermont, I have lived in large cities and small Midwestern towns. However, I will never forget Vermont or the wonderful life I lived there.

Last visit to Vermont: Oct 2002
Intro Updated Jun 21, 2012
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The Peacham Congregational Church Things to Do (8)

The Peacham Congregational Church was constructed between 1796 and 1806. With its tall steeple and white paint, it is... more travel advice

The Peacham Store Things to Do (8)

The Peacham Store is the focal point of Peacham Village. The building was constructed in 1824, and during its heyday, it... more travel advice

The Northeast Kingdom Things to Do (8)

The Northeast Kingdom is made up of the three northeasternmost counties of Vermont: Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans. The... more travel advice

The American-Canadian Border Marker Off The Beaten Path (7)

Outside the Haskell Free Library in Derby Line, Vermont and Stanstead, Quebec, there is a stone border marker which... more travel advice

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Written Sep 17, 2012

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jedz123 Oct 21, 2010 at 10:43 AM

Just an FYI. The Canadians are the largest exporter of maple syrup. Roughly only 17% of the maple syrup on the global market comes from Vermont. My family and I work a small bush, just wanted to give the heads up. Can't touch the Canadians in production.
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iandsmith Jan 28, 2010 at 3:37 AM

Interesting, enjoyed reading about your experiences there.
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Bwana_Brown May 28, 2008 at 5:41 PM

Dave, in many ways, it seems that your wonderful Vermont page reflects my life growing up in nearby New Brunswick, Canada! I especially enjoyed your early years at Hill House, as well as the Planetarium and your love of Maple syrup!
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Paul2001 Jan 9, 2008 at 7:21 PM

A fun page. I think that comment about the ease it takes to get across the USA/Canada border needs updating however.
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LoriPori Dec 17, 2007 at 2:30 PM

Visiting Vermont is on my wish list and you presented it very well, especially Peachman a lovely, typical Vermont town. Sounds like fun to stand with one foot in each country. Also thanks for stopping by my Cuba, Varadero & Sounio pages.
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Kuznetsov_Sergey Mar 20, 2007 at 1:35 PM

Very interesting "off the beaten path" tips! A View From your Hill House and a quarter-mile to dirt road are very touching. I wish we had such an American-Russian border like Canadian one. Thanks David for sharing!
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deecat Nov 25, 2006 at 3:46 PM

Enjoyed updates. Oh, Dave, I so enjoyed reading about your time in Vermont. It's obvious from your writing that you loved it there and no wonderful. Absolutely beautiful as your fine photographs demonstrate.
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dejavu2gb Apr 27, 2005 at 7:20 AM

Great page on Vermont... seems a great place to visit... I did not see much snow though... still seems very lovely place... good tips...
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cathysyracuse Jul 13, 2004 at 7:45 AM

Great tips for Northeast Kingdom, VT travelers. Bit heavy on childhood home in Peacham. That's VT in it's essence! Like Key West, "a state of mind"..... Lived there for 2 years & loved every minute - like you did!? :)
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globetrott May 3, 2004 at 4:44 PM

an interesting page and great pics ! That Marple syrup-tour sounds interesting !