There’s a reason Warren Falls is one of the most popular swimming holes in Vermont. It’s not just the waterfalls themselves. It’s the hours people spend stretched out on warm rocks, cooling off in the emerald pools, sharing picnic lunches, and coming back for “just one more swim.” If you’re visiting the Mad River Valley …
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The Mad River runs through the heart of the Mad River Valley, winding past our Vermont lodging, under covered bridges, through Warren and Waitsfield villages, and alongside swimming holes that get packed on hot summer days. It’s the defining feature of this valley, and one of the best ways to experience it is from the …
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When our guests look for things to do in Vermont, outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and biking usually steal the spotlight. The Mad River Valley delivers these in abundance, but there’s another side to Vermont that deserves equal attention: the creative community that transforms raw materials into art you can see, touch, and even make …
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Somewhere between winter’s last snowfall and spring’s first green shoots, Vermont transforms into something locals call “mud season”. This in-between state is unpredictable and messy, but if you know where to look and what to do in Vermont during mud season, you’ll find it’s one of the most rewarding and underrated times to visit. At …
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Most ski resorts are owned by corporations, making decisions in boardrooms far from the mountains. Mad River Glen is owned by its skiers. More than 2,500 individuals who love this mountain enough to invest in it, vote on its future, and protect what makes it special. If you’re planning a Vermont ski trip, Mad River …
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Picture this: you’re gathered around the fireplace with your favorite people, mugs or glasses in hand, snow falling softly outside, and laughter echoing through your cozy lodging in Vermont. There might be skiing tomorrow, or snowshoeing, or a pottery class you’ve all talked about doing. But tonight, it’s all about being here together, unplugged, and …
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When was the last time you and your partner truly unplugged? Not just for an evening, but for an entire weekend where the only agenda was each other. The Mad River Valley offers exactly that kind of escape. This isn’t a weekend getaway where you’re racing from activity to activity, checking boxes on a tourist …
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Crisp Vermont air filling your lungs, the sound of skate blades carving across fresh ice, and the Green Mountains rising in the distance as you glide under the stars. This is ice skating in Vermont the way it’s meant to be experienced: outdoors, under an open sky, surrounded by the kind of natural beauty that …
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