Experience the Beauty and Exhilaration of Outdoor Winter Activities in the Dorset Area

As fall turns to winter and the crisp air descends upon us and the first snowflakes gently blanket the stunning landscapes of our area of Southern Vermont, it's time to embrace the exhilaration of the outdoor winter activities. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a curious beginner, this region offers a playground of thrilling outdoor winter sports to satisfy your...

Carving Marble with Stan Sears

Recently in Dorset at the popular swimming hole Norcross-West Marble Quarry, you may have noticed some of the marble has started to look a little different. Danby-based artist Stan Sears has been installing a public art piece titled Ripple which is part of a series of current pieces that explores the idea of écorché (French, meaning flayed figure of the...

Q&A with Rachel Batz from Hike Dorset

Pinnacle Tower, Owl’s Head, Raptor Lane - you have probably hiked one of these trails recently in Dorset but do you know who is behind the trail maintenance of them? We recently sat down with Rachel Batz, Hike Dorset’s Outdoor Recreation Director for a chat about the hiking trails in Dorset and about some summer events they have happening. Read...

Get Outside This Winter

"Winter is not a season, it's a celebration." — Anamika Mishra   In Vermont, we celebrate the arrival of the first big snow storm. With it comes a plethora of new outdoor activities. Skiing, sledding, ice skating and more– we are lucky here in Dorset to be close to all of them. There is something for everyone!   Cross-Country &...