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  • Old Man Winter may have been late to arrive in Vermont this year, but that hasn't stopped the crowds from visiting Okemo Resort.

  • The Northeast Kingdom has long been a magnet for skiers and other outdoor enthusiasts, but a new tourist attraction set to open next week will likely draw a new crowd to the Kingdom.

  • The foliage is looking fantastic in many parts of the state right now. But for many of us, those beautiful images somehow don't always seem to translate into good pictures. A professional photographer has some tips to try to change that.

  • Summer is quickly coming to a close and that means another hunting season is just around the corner. But if you're a hunter who just can't stand waiting that long, there is now a sport to help tide you over.

  • Have you ever wished you had wings and could fly like a bird? Well, it's possible if you take up paragliding.

  • If learning how to surf is in your summer plans, save yourself some cash. There's one surfing spot in our area that's closer than the ocean.

  • With all the snow we've gotten lately, you might as well embrace the winter weather. And there's no better place to do that than north of the border at the Quebec Winter Carnival.

  • Did Keagan Harsha catch some air off Lake Placid's ski jump? Check out the unseen footage.

  • Keagan Harsha takes on the seven year-old set at the Lake Placid ski jump.

  • Squirrel hunting may not be the most popular way to bag that trophy, but the results are certainly tasty.

  • Fall is in full swing north of the border and there's no better way to see it than by bike. And renting one is cheap and easy.

  • From the base of Mount Mansfield to the shores of the sand bar, Vermont is home to 52 scenic state parks. But not all of them are accessible by car.

  • More information on visiting Burton, Knight and Woods Islands.

  • When it comes summer recreation in Vermont, there is no shortage of ways to play in the sun. Some cool off in the water, others stick to dry land, but few venture up-- as in up a tree.

  • Caving has long been considered a difficult if not extreme sport; an activity you shouldn't attempt without a guide or lots of experience. But there is a place you can go caving no matter your age and no matter your ability.

  • This trip begins on the Indian River, three miles north of the Hudson.

  • You haven't really been sledding until you've experienced Lake Placid's toboggan chute.

  • Friday's frigid temperatures were cold enough to drive most people indoors. But it seems some folks in Smuggler's Notch didn't get the message.

  • Think dogs and winter sports and most people come up with dog sledding. But that's not the only way to have fun in the snow with man's best friend. How about dog skijoring?

  • Vermont is home to 22 ski areas and if you're a skiing enthusiast there's a chance you've visited all of them-- with one exception. Bear Creek Mountain Ski Club is a resort few will ever visit.

  • For a lot folks, this marks the start of winter vacations and holiday fun. If you're looking for a new way to play in the snow in the next couple of weeks, here's an idea: a high-speed ride through a winter wonderland.

  • Summer is winding down, but before we say farewell to summer fun-- Keagan Harsha decided to take a trip to one of Vermont's most remote state parks.

  • More information on taking a trip to Green River Reservoir State Park.

  • A Vermont bike trail system has received national accolades. The readers of Bike Magazine voted Kingdom Trails the best trail network in the entire country.

  • More information on visiting Kingdom Trails.

  • If you're looking for a way to beat the heat you might want to try tubing the White River.

  • Like to hunt and fish? Well, some are combining the two sports on Lake Champlain.

  • Want to shoot fish with a bow and arrow like reporter Keagan Harsha did in his story, "Destination Recreation: Bowfishing?" There are no guided bowfishing trips in Vermont, so you'll have to ask around

  • Vermont is home to one of the longest summer thrill rides in the entire country. Keagan Harsha takes us on a ride down Bromley Mountain's alpine slide.

  • More information on visiting Bromley Mountain's Alpine Slide.

  • Many Vermonters have taken a boat ride on Lake Champlain at one time or another. But not everyone has set sail on an historical cruise on the lake.

  • More on how you can take a historical cruise on Lake Champlain.

  • The soggy weather has put a damper on a lot of vacation plans. But some of Vermont's most beautiful outdoor attractions are benefiting from all of the rain.

  • More information on where you can find some of the most spectacular waterfalls in Vermont.

  • Lake Champlain has long been one of the premier spots in the Northeast for outdoor recreation. But even after 400 years people still find new ways to play in the water.

  • For more information on lessons, boards, and guided paddlesurfing trips on Lake Champlain.

  • It turns out that llamas make excellent companions out on the trail.

  • More on llama treks and visiting the Smuggler's Notch area.

  • A park just north of the border gives folks the chance to get up close and personal with some of the world's most spectacular animals.

  • If you're ready to take an African safari at Parc Safari here's the information you will need.

  • Vt. is notorious for bad roads, but if a little bit of mud and dirt aren't enough to turn your knuckles white, imagine driving over telephone poles and boulders on a 30-degree slope.

  • Adventures in the Manchester, Vt., area and more on Land Rover school.

  • Visiting the coldest place in all of New England.

  • How you can travel to the summit of Mount Washington, plus history, and other attractions in the region.

  • The ice is beginning to thaw on Lake Champlain and while most boaters are excited by that, at least one group of kayakers could care less.

  • More information on how you can go sea kayaking on Lake Champlain.

  • Just about any dream can come true these days, no matter how crazy or bizarre. That includes swinging through the trees like a monkey.

  • More information on the high-flying adventure of zip lines and on visiting the Lincoln, N.H., area.

  • A Wallingford man is redefining winter recreation in Vermont. He offers back roads tours of the state.

  • More information on Vermont Backroad Tours and some of the stops along the ride.

  • New York's Ausable Chasm is offering a new twist on an old tour.
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