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Living with Bears in the MRV
Black bears (Urus americanus) are the only species of bear found in the Eastern United States and a healthy population…
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Quench Your Thirst in Central Vermont
Vermont’s craft beverage makers have become a major driver of visitors to the state and Central Vermont has been a…
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stewardMRV Success
Last week I traveled 62.3 miles in 8.25 hours, and I walked all 22 of the designated stewardMRV sites. Each of…
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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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Flags Fly Downtown
You may have noticed the new US and Mad River Valley flags fluttering along Route 100. These flags came about because…
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MRV Artisans Take Part in Vermont Open Studio Weekend
The 30th Anniversary of the Vermont Spring Open Studio Weekend takes place on May 28 & 29, from 10am to 5 pm.…
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Summer Events in Central Vermont
Many would argue that summer is the best season in Vermont. Even though a case for every season, it’s hard…
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Mother’s Day in the MRV
Mother’s Day is coming up on May 8th and the Mad River Valley’s retailers, makers, restaurants and other businesses are…
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Explore Classic Mountain Towns Along Vermont Route 100
Encounter the winter beauty of the East Coast at an unseen level this year. Named one of “The Most Beautiful…
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MRV Chamber Launches First Ever Stand Up for Safety Initiative
The Mad River Valley, a popular Vermont ski and mountain tourism destination, has launched Stand Up for Safety, a program…
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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 looking for a way to…
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Valley of Makers
Long before it was “a thing”, Vermont’s Mad River Valley has been home to an astonishing array of “makers” of…
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Give a MRV Experience
With the holiday upon us it’s a great time to think of ways to give meaningful gifts. A gift of…
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Memory Tree
The Mad River Valley Memory Tree has long been a highlight to the annual illumination of the valley. Each year…
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Giving Tuesday – Keep It Local in the MRV
The Holiday Season is always a good time to take stock and be more intentional with our gift giving. It’s…
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Holiday Shopping Under Way
The holiday shopping season is upon us and there are so many ways to give unexpected, genuine, unique and delightful…
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MRV Star Kits On Sale Now
Order Your Star Kit! Over the past 15 years or so beautifully lit stars have become a ubiquitous feature around…
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Supply Chain Issues – Yet Another Reason to Shop Locally This Holiday Season
For many years now consumers locally and nationally have been on inexorable trend towards online shopping. With the well-documented supply…
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Pre-season Ski Update – a Community Conversation
On Wednesday November 10th at 7 pm the MRV Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present a Community Conversation involving the…
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Chamber Hosts Service Industry Sexual Assault Awareness Workshop
The Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that they will be hosting a very important and…
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It’s a Dog’s Life
Finding just the right lodging accommodations can often times be challenging and if you have a pooch in tow it…
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Summer and The Best of Route 100
Vermont’s legendary Route 100 is known for its scenic views, especially in the Stowe, Waterbury and Mad River Valley corridor.…
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Signs of the Times – Back to Normalcy
It’s clear that things are really getting back to normal here in the MRV. The most obvious signs of our…
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Quirky Dining in the MRV
Quirky is defined as “characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits” and the Mad River Valley certainly fits the bill in…
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stewardMRV Aims to Care for Recreational Access Points
Memorial Day weekend marks the kick-off of stewardMRV, a new initiative spearheaded by the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce,…
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Valley Reporter Turns 50!
Happy 50th Birthday to The Valley Reporter! It is hard to imagine that our favorite, local news source is half…
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Dining in The MRV
The Mad River Valley’s restaurants and eateries have been generous, gracious, diligent and creative as our community navigates these unusual…
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Community Conversation A Mid-season Update from the Ski Areas
Everyone in the MRV community is invited to an online Community Conversation presented by the MRV Chamber of Commerce involving…
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New Name for Local Arts Organization
An iconic local arts organization has a new name—and a new look. Mad River Valley Arts (MRVA) is the name…
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Snow People Contest
With all the new snow of late, the Mad River Valley has been turned into a winter wonderland. Residents and…
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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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3 Local Specialty Food Purveyors Win National Awards
Three MRV purveyors; Babette’s Table, Mad River Distillers, and Von Trapp Farmstead each won prestigious Good Food Awards. With over 2,000 entries each year,…
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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…
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Dining in The MRV
The Mad River Valley’s restaurants and eateries are at your service. Here are their hours for the winter of 2020-2021…
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Memory Tree Lighting
It’s Not Too Late to Dedicate Your Memory! The Mad River Valley Memory Tree will officially be lit on Friday,…
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Best 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…
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Giving Tuesday MRV Style
The 2020 Holiday Season is certainly different than in years past. It’s a good time to take stock and be…
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Holiday Shopping
The holiday shopping season is a bit different this year, that’s for sure! One silver linings of these crazy times…
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MRV 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…
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Give the Gift of Experiences
With the holiday upon us it’s a great time to think of ways to give meaningful gifts. A gift of…
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Memory Tree
The Mad River Valley Memory Tree has long been a highlight to the annual illumination of the valley. Each year…
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It’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…
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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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