Archive for May, 2026
On May 29, 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first people confirmed to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. Their achievement remains one of the greatest examples of determination, preparation, and adventure. What Does Everest Have to Do with Vermont? More than you might think. Life in […]
Long before interstate highways crossed Vermont, Route 2 was one of the most important roads in northern New England. Running directly through St. Johnsbury and much of the Northeast Kingdom, Route 2 connected local communities, farms, rail stations, and businesses decades before modern travel existed. In many ways, it helped shape the growth of towns […]
The Northeast Kingdom is starting to feel like summer again, and there’s plenty happening around St. Johnsbury and the surrounding area this weekend. Whether you’re looking for live music, local food, outdoor adventures, or just a reason to get out and enjoy Vermont, there’s no shortage of things to do. Explore Downtown St. Johnsbury One […]
5 May 14th is one of those dates in history where big moments happened—events that helped shape the country we live in today. And while those moments didn’t happen here in Vermont, their impact is felt even in a place like the Northeast Kingdom. 1607 – The Start of Something New On May 14, 1607, […]
4 If you stood on the roads of St. Johnsbury 100 years ago, you wouldn’t hear engines—you’d hear horses, wagon wheels, and maybe the whistle of a passing train. Today, those same roads are filled with trucks and SUVs built for performance. But while the vehicles have changed, Vermont driving hasn’t gotten any easier—it’s just […]
5 If you live in Vermont—especially here in the Northeast Kingdom—you already know this isn’t an easy place on vehicles. Between road salt, mud season, potholes, and long winters, we see firsthand what holds up… and what doesn’t. Every day in our service department at St. Johnsbury CDJR, we’re working on vehicles with 150,000, 200,000, […]
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