Mark & Robyn's 251 Adventure

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Date Visited: May 28, 2016

It’s all about the skiing in Killington and and food, entertainment and lodging establishments that are supported by Vermonters’ favorite winter sport. That was very much in evidence when we visited as we observed many diehard skiers plummeting down the last vestiges of snow on a day when temperatures were hovering near 90 degrees F all day. From the nearly empty parking lot at the base lodge you could also see several people enjoying the mountain biking trails that crisscross the slopes. On the day we there the famous ski area was also the starting point for the Killington Stage Race for bicycles, something we ran into all day as we traveled both Route 4 and Route 100 on our roundabout journey to Woodstock.

Driving up the access road we viewed a strange abandoned landscape and vowed we would visit again during the ski season to see what it’s like when the joint is jumpin’.

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Date Visited: May 28, 2016

After a quick trip to the Rutland Farmer’s Market we proceeded on Route 4 East to Mendon. Previous visits to Mendon have often meant breakfast at Sugar & Spice and this day was no exception. We devoured a good old-fashioned breakfast of eggs, bacon, home fries, hash and toast and split a waffle in the bargain. Since Sugar & Spice is also a working sugar house it was no surprise to see on the menu that fake maple syrup was available for an extra charge. That’s the way it should be everywhere.

I also love another part of Mendon which I call Wheelerville even though it’s really just Wheelerville Road. The peace and quiet of the surrounding forests is something that my good friend Chris and I have experienced pretty much in all seasons. Lots of undisturbed old growth forest that has reclaimed farms and other dwellings over the years. It was a great way to start a day of our 251 adventure that was blessed with good weather.

Whiting

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Sudbury

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Date Visited: August 1, 2015

In our quest to visit all 251 towns in Vermont we look for some kind of unique or personal experience but that doesn’t always happen.

As we travelled South on Route 30 from Cornwall, we went through the towns of Whiting and Sudbury. Their respective Wikipedia pages tell me that their combined population is less than a thousand. Aside from a church or two we find little that seems remarkable to the traveler passing through. So all we can say in these instances is that it was a pleasure to visit these towns and we’ll add them to the tally.

If you live in Whiting or Sudbury or Panton, and you read this blog perhaps you would care to comment on life in your town. I’m sure we would all enjoy hearing from you.