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Outdoor Adventure
Clearwater Sports Winter Outdoor Adventures Guided Snowshoe Adventure Explore winter’s beauty in the backwoods of the Mad River Valley with…
Read MoreDining in The MRV
The Mad River Valley’s restaurants and eateries have been generous, gracious, diligent and creative as our community navigates these unusual…
Read MoreMemory Tree Lighting
It’s Not Too Late to Dedicate Your Memory! The Mad River Valley Memory Tree will officially be lit on Friday,…
Read MoreBest of Route 100 Holiday Experiences
The communities of Stowe, Waterbury, and the Mad River Valley are the perfect place for a winter vacation or staycation…
Read MoreGiving Tuesday MRV Style
The 2020 Holiday Season is certainly different than in years past. It’s a good time to take stock and be…
Read MoreHoliday Shopping
The holiday shopping season is a bit different this year, that’s for sure! One silver linings of these crazy times…
Read MoreMRV Star Kits On Sale Now
Thanks to everyone who joined in on this fundraiser by purchasing“Star Kits”. It has been an unqualified success. We far…
Read MoreGive the Gift of Experiences
With this uncertain holiday giving season upon us it’s a great time to think of ways to give meaningful gifts.…
Read MoreMemory Tree
The Mad River Valley Memory Tree has long been a highlight to the annual illumination of the valley. Each year…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Light up the MRV!
Every holiday season, the Mad River Valley comes to life with a spectacle of illumination that is quintessential Vermont. While it…
Read MoreView the Foliage Like a Pro
With our dirt roads, mountain vistas, rolling farmland and sinewy river the Mad River Valley offers an ideal backdrop for…
Read MoreVermonTouring – Scenic Drives in the MRV & Beyond
When Mad River Valley locals head out to explore and experience other parts of Vermont you might hear them say…
Read MoreInaugural Win Smith Be Better Award Presented
The Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce announced the creation and recipient of the inaugural Win Smith Be Better Award…
Read MoreBeverage Making in the MRV – Brewers, Distillers and More
Vermont’s craft breweries have become a major driver of visitors to the state and the Mad River Valley has been…
Read MoreShop the Mad River Valley
Shopping is always a popular activity here in the Mad River Valley and the best part about the experience is…
Read MoreWeb Cams in the MRV
If you can only be in the MRV in spirit, please know that you can keep an eye on things…
Read MoreVillage Square Restaurants Embrace Challenge
In this brave new world of social distancing the MRV’s restaurant community has risen to the challenge in so many…
Read MoreThe Arts Are Alive and Well in The MRV
While the summer of 2020 has been unlike any other, there are still many ways to appreciate and participate in…
Read MoreSummer in the MRV
The summer of 2020 is certainly not shaping up to be a typical one here in the MRV. Travel restrictions,…
Read MoreVirtual Happenings in The Valley
In a time when most of us feel isolated, many businesses have taken to “being virtual”. Here is a list…
Read MoreHelp MRV Businesses Now!
Thank you for your interest in supporting the Mad River Valley’s businesses when they need it most. How you can help businesses…
Read MoreDining in The MRV
The Mad River Valley’s restaurants and eateries have been generous, gracious, diligent and creative as our community navigates these unusual…
Read MoreMRV Responds to COVID-19
Greetings MRV residents, visitors and folks with a connection to our community, The on-going pandemic is serious business and…
Read MoreAmerican Flatbread Deeply Organic
This time of year while most of us are looking forward to spring skiing with images of warm days, soft…
Read MoreLeap of Kindness Day
So what will you do with the extra day we all get this Leap Year, on Saturday, February 29, 2020?…
Read MoreMountain View Inn – A MRV Institution
Fred & Susan Spencer have owned Mountain View Inn since 1978! That is a huge accomplishment in an industry that…
Read MoreCelebrate Valentine’s Day the MRV Way
Love is clearly in the air here in the Mad River Valley. If you are scrambling for a way to…
Read MoreA Leap of Faith at Solace Bed & Breakfast
“Leaps of faith and change are scary, and the path doesn’t always go in the direction you think it will. …
Read MoreHostel Tevere has New Owner
When you meet Ryan Donnelly, you will notice a slight twang in his voice! Ryan is not from around here,…
Read MoreAbove & Beyond at Tucker Hill Inn
Patty and Kevin Begin, Owners of The Tucker Hill Inn work really hard to create an experience for their guests…
Read MoreRural Food Court Sprouts at Village Square
If a few years back you would have told any MRV local that the Village Square (AKA the Mehuron’s shopping…
Read MoreBridges Resort Open to All
There is simply nothing better after a nice day of skiing than to get in a hot tub to soak…
Read MoreBest Places to Warm Up by the Fire in the MRV
Sometimes the best thing to do on a cold, winter day is to cuddle up next to a roaring fire.…
Read MorePie Sunday at The Swanson Inn
On most Sunday afternoons the parking lots of our local inns tend to be emptying out as visitors head home…
Read MoreGive the Gift of Giving
The holiday season is a great opportunity to give meaningful gifts that come back to support amazing local organizations that…
Read MoreExperiences are the Perfect Gift
These days many folks don’t want “things” as gifts. Instead they value experiences more. The MRV has so many great…
Read MoreMad River Real Estate – It’s All About The Community
Mad River Real Estate is certainly a premier agency here in the MRV. They are professional, knowledgeable and experienced. The…
Read MoreThe “Almost World Famous” Warren Store
Valley visitors simply love the Warren Store! A recent social media post is typical; “One of my favorite places in…
Read MoreCountry Christmas Events
Country Christmas is how the Mad River Valley celebrates the holidays. The Mad River Valley Chamber works in collaboration with the business…
Read More2nd Annual Mad River Valley Memory Tree 2019
The Mad River Valley Memory Tree stands as a bright and beautiful symbol of those we remember, honor, and celebrate this…
Read MoreTHE PITCHER INN WELCOMES CHEF JACOB ENNIS
This summer saw the arrival of a new chef (and his family) at The Pitcher Inn. Chef Jacob Ennis comes…
Read MoreMRV Barns & Bridges Festival This Weekend!
This Weekend! The 2nd Annual Vermont Barns & Bridges Festival— September 20, 21 & 22. This foliage kick-off Festival is…
Read MoreHow the Pros View Foliage
With our dirt roads, mountain vistas, rolling farmland and sinewy river the Mad River Valley offers an ideal backdrop for…
Read MoreGreen Mountain Photo Show
It’s hard to believe fall is upon us and so is the annual Green Mountain Photo Show. From amateur photographers…
Read MoreARTISTS TO TAKE OVER WAITSFIELD!
Waitsfield Telecom and Valley Arts are pleased to present the annual Great Vermont Plein Air Festival, an eagerly anticipated yearly…
Read MoreA Family Affair!
Water runs in their blood, but not the way you might think! Jen Fleckenstein and her brother Steve Parker…
Read MoreMad River Taste Week
MAD RIVER TASTE WEEK An annual summer event featuring farm tours, tastings, pairings, dinners and more The Mad River Food…
Read MoreAmerican Flatbread: A Place Like No Other
American Flatbread. A long-time Mad River Valley icon, it’s practically a right-of-passage in Vermont. Why, you ask? …
Read MoreWest Hill House B&B: You’ll Want to Stay Forever
“Such a lovely experience. Such a lovely place. All because of such lovely people.” “There truly isn’t anything not to…
Read MoreThe Man, the Myth, the Legend behind Buffalo Bill’s Retreat
To locals, Bill White goes by ‘Buffalo Bill’ or ‘Barbeque Bill’, and also some names not fit for publishing! One…
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