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View 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…
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VermonTouring – 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…
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Inaugural 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…
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Beverage 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…
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Shop the Mad River Valley
Shopping is always a popular activity here in the Mad River Valley and the best part about the experience is…
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Web Cams in the MRV
If you can only be in the MRV in spirit, please know that you can keep an eye on things…
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Village 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…
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The 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…
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Summer in the MRV
The summer of 2020 is certainly not shaping up to be a typical one here in the MRV. Travel restrictions,…
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Virtual Happenings in The Valley
In a time when most of us feel isolated, many businesses have taken to “being virtual”. Here is a list…
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Help 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…
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Dining in The MRV
Updated: 7:30 am on September 8 The Mad River Valley’s restaurants and eateries have been generous, gracious, diligent and creative…
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Greetings MRV residents, visitors and folks with a connection to our community, The on-going pandemic is serious business and…
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American Flatbread Deeply Organic
This time of year while most of us are looking forward to spring skiing with images of warm days, soft…
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Leap of Kindness Day
So what will you do with the extra day we all get this Leap Year, on Saturday, February 29, 2020?…
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Mountain View Inn – A MRV Institution
Fred & Susan Spencer have owned Mountain View Inn since 1978! That is a huge accomplishment in an industry that…
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Celebrate 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…
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A 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. …
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Hostel Tevere has New Owner
When you meet Ryan Donnelly, you will notice a slight twang in his voice! Ryan is not from around here,…
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Above & 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…
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Rural 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…
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Bridges Resort Open to All
There is simply nothing better after a nice day of skiing than to get in a hot tub to soak…
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Best 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.…
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Pie 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…
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Give the Gift of Giving
The holiday season is a great opportunity to give meaningful gifts that come back to support amazing local organizations that…
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Experiences 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…
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Mad 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…
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The “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…
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Country Christmas Events
Country Christmas is how the Mad River Valley celebrates the holidays. The Mad River Valley Chamber works in collaboration with the business…
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2nd 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…
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THE 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…
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MRV Barns & Bridges Festival This Weekend!
This Weekend! The 2nd Annual Vermont Barns & Bridges Festival— September 20, 21 & 22. This foliage kick-off Festival is…
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How the Pros View Foliage
With our dirt roads, mountain vistas, rolling farmland and sinewy river the Mad River Valley offers an ideal backdrop for…
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Green Mountain Photo Show
It’s hard to believe fall is upon us and so is the annual Green Mountain Photo Show. From amateur photographers…
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ARTISTS TO TAKE OVER WAITSFIELD!
Waitsfield Telecom and Valley Arts are pleased to present the annual Great Vermont Plein Air Festival, an eagerly anticipated yearly…
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A Family Affair!
Water runs in their blood, but not the way you might think! Jen Fleckenstein and her brother Steve Parker…
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Mad River Taste Week
MAD RIVER TASTE WEEK An annual summer event featuring farm tours, tastings, pairings, dinners and more The Mad River Food…
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American 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? …
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West 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…
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The 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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Mad River Eye Care: Seeing the Way to Stardom
The Mad River Valley has a new rock star! And, while he used to play the bass in a punk…
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CBD Events: Extra Special Care for Your Wedding
According to Thriveglobal.com, among the top 10 most stressful events in life is planning a wedding. Maybe that’s because we’re…
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Skiing the Valley: 3 Mountains in 1 Day!
Where do you have 3 epic ski mountains all within a 5-minute drive from each other? Right here in the…
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Sugarbush is still open!
It’s spring skiing at Sugarbush! Sugarbush plans to remain open daily through Sunday, April 28th and then reopen for a…
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A personalized approach to the hospitality business
(promoted content, as seen in The Valley Reporter) Mike and Sandra Anastos, owners of the Yellow Farmhouse Inn in Waitsfield, spent…
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Jamieson ‘Insures’ {pun intended} a history tour!
Jon Jamieson’s family arrived in the Mad River Valley in 1798. Yes, 1798! Watch as multi-generation Mad River Valley-an, Jon,…
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Cabot Creamery Cooperative Celebrates a Century [Now, say that 5 times fast!]
Vermont. What comes to mind? Rolling green mountains, luscious landscapes, piles of snow (especially this winter!). Fresh air, pasturing cows,…
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Ride to Ski: Our FREE MRV Bus
Get around the Mad River Valley on the GMT Bus, our FREE winter-seasonal bus service, operated by Green Mountain Transit. Daily…
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Valley Shops Are Open For Friday Night FUN!
Après till 8! Friday, February 22nd, Mad River Valley shops are staying open until 8pm! Get a tour…
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Federal Employees: Ski the Valley for FREE
Are you a Federal employee who is currently furloughed or working without pay during the government shutdown? Our Mad River…
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