As winter starts to loosen its grip, the Northeast Kingdom begins to come alive again. Spring in and around St. Johnsbury isn’t just about better weather—it’s about getting back out, seeing familiar faces, and enjoying everything our community has to offer. Here are a few things to keep on your radar as we head into […]

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Mud season in Vermont gets a bad reputation — messy roads, dirty trucks, and that constant feeling like winter just won’t let go. But if you’ve lived here long enough, you know something outsiders don’t… Mud season might actually be one of the most “Vermont” times of the year. It Means Winter Didn’t Win Mud […]

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St. Patrick’s Day in Vermont isn’t about big city parades or packed streets—it’s about something better. It’s about community, tradition, and finding a little extra joy at the tail end of a long winter. Here in the Northeast Kingdom, March can still feel like winter hasn’t quite let go. Mud season is knocking, the snowbanks […]

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Just a short drive from St. Johnsbury sits one of the Northeast Kingdom’s most iconic landmarks — Burke Mountain. While today it’s known for skiing, biking, and incredible views, its history goes back much further than most people realize. Early Days in the NEK Long before ski lifts and mountain bikes, Burke Mountain was used […]

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Every spring in Vermont, a familiar sight appears across the hills and forests of the Northeast Kingdom—buckets and tubing hanging from maple trees. Maple sugaring season is one of the most iconic traditions in Vermont, and communities around St. Johnsbury have been producing maple syrup for generations. A Tradition Rooted in Vermont History Long before […]

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The Moore Dam in Waterford, Vermont is a major hydroelectric dam on the Connecticut River that was built in the mid-20th century as part of the region’s push to generate renewable electricity and control river flow in New England. Early Vision for Hydropower By the early 1900s, the Connecticut River had already been used for […]

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Few vehicles have a story as interesting—or as important—as the Jeep. The brand that many Vermonters rely on today for navigating snow, mud, and back roads actually began as a vehicle built for one of the most significant moments in world history. In 1940, the United States Army realized it needed a lightweight, highly capable […]

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Living in Vermont, hockey season is part of everyday life. From local rinks to frozen ponds across the Northeast Kingdom, freshly resurfaced ice is something we all appreciate. But have you ever wondered where the machine that smooths the ice—the Zamboni—actually came from? The modern ice resurfacer was invented in 1949 by Frank Zamboni, who […]

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By late February, your vehicle has been through a lot—whether you realize it or not. Here in the Northeast Kingdom, winter doesn’t just test drivers… it quietly wears down your vehicle day after day. And right about now is when those small issues start turning into bigger (and more expensive) ones. Here are five things […]

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In a world that moves fast, there’s something special about a place where people still slow down long enough to wave, lend a hand, and show up for one another. That’s St. Johnsbury. It’s not just where we work — it’s where we live, raise our families, and build relationships that go far beyond business. […]

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