Polar Bear Rescued by Derby, Vermont Man
by Scott Wheeler Climbing into his Chevy pick-up truck, Richard Nelson of Derby shoves a wad of chewing tobacco in his mouth and snaps open a can of Diet Pepsi – two staples in his […]
Live Free or Die in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom
by Scott Wheeler Some people want to make ordinances against anything that brings joy to Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom I’ve decided to make an ordinance of my own – to ban the use of lawn mowers. […]
Does a Legendary Monster Lurk in the Depths of Lake Memphremagog?
by Scott Wheeler Lake Memphremagog is home to a gigantic monster—at least that is what some people say For many years, people have reported seeing what some consider a lake monster, or lake serpent, swimming […]
Discover the True Origin of the Vermont Northeast Kingdom
Many people outside of Vermont have probably never heard of the phrase Vermont “Northeast Kingdom” So just where and how did the “Northeast Kingdom” originate? The almost mythical sounding nickname was created by Governor George […]
Discover Why Bootlegging in Vermont was Risky Business
Clarence Morse – “Good Money in Bad Times” by Scott Wheeler “Bootlegging was risky business,” says ninety-one-year-old Clarence Morse, who doesn’t mind admitting that sixty-five years ago he tried his hand at smuggling alcohol. “1 […]
Fur Bearing Trout: Vermont’s Legendary Fish with Fur | The Story Behind the Hoax
Based on the Original article by Scott Wheeler Thinking about going ice fishing in Lake Memphremagog this winter? If so, just maybe you’ll catch one of the world famous fur bearing trout—trout that are said […]
Jacques Boisvert – Scuba Diver, Historian, Ecologist, and Monster Hunter
By Scott Wheeler Note: Scuba Diver, historian, ecologist, and monster hunter, Jacques Boisvert, died on Saturday, February 4, 2006 at 73 years old. He played a vital role at preserving the history of Lake Memphremagog […]
Stunning Vermont Autumn Fall Foliage Videos You’ll Love
This fall foliage tour of Vermont features scenes from the Northeast Kingdom, Woodstock, Charlotte, Shelburne, Underhill Center and more. Any time of year is a good time to visit Vermont but autumn is extra special! […]
Ghosts at the University of Vermont
Burlington is Vermont’s largest city and the University of Vermont is the state’s largest university. Perhaps that helps to explain why it is also one of the most active hot spots of supernatural activity. It […]
Delightfully Odd Neighborhood Park in Burlington VT
The Antonio and Rita Pomerleau Foundation’s Neighborhood Park in Burlington, VT is one of those “don’t blink or you’ll miss it” kind of things. Every day, thousands of cars pass by on the their way […]