Visitor News
Summer Camps in the MRV
Summer is coming and there are so many amazing camp opportunities for kids of all ages in the MRV. Here…
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MRV Well Represented at Tourism Economy Day
An impressive contingent of Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce members attended the Tourism Economy Day which brought more than…
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View the Total Eclipse in the MRV
Vermont’s Mad River Valley is gearing up for the the solar eclipse on April 8th. Beyond a place for optimal…
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Valentine’s Day – The MRV Way
Love is clearly in the air here in the Mad River Valley. Heck we even have Mad River Romance telling…
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Kindling For Good
Everyone appreciates good quality kindling to get the home fires burning and now you can get some while supporting a…
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Mad Bus – Gets You Around the MRV
Get around the Mad River Valley on the Mad Bus, our FREE winter-seasonal bus service, operated by Green Mountain Transit.…
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Lawson’s Honored as Craft Brewery of the Year
The MRV’s own Lawson’s Finest Liquids was honored as the Craft Brewery of the Year by Brewbound, a leading industry…
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MRV Welcome Center Ambassador Program
The new Mad River Valley Welcome Center (on the corner of Routes 100 and 17 ) is getting ready for…
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Memory Tree Honors Loved Ones for a Cause
Honor Your Memory Today! $5 each or 5 for $20 The Mad River Valley Memory Tree provides a way for…
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#SHOPMRV – Shop Local This Holiday Season
The holiday shopping season is upon us and there are so many ways to give unexpected, genuine, unique and delightful…
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Gifts That Keep Giving
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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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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MRV Experiences are The Perfect Gift
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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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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stewardMRV – Meet the Steward
Stephen Peterson and his Deputy steward, Jack, take great care of Wu Ledges in Waitsfield What brought you to the…
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CPR Classes for MRV
The Mad River Valley chamber of Commerce is collaborating with the Mad River Valley Ambulance Service (MRVAS) to offer MRV…
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stewardMRV – Steward Profile
stewardMRV Volunteers Thatcher and Susan Simpson live in Fayston and they have volunteered to steward the Ward River Access in Moretown What…
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stewardMRV – Meet the Stewards
stewardMRV is transforming the way our community takes care of its outdoor recreation access points. Proper stewardship is essential in maintaining…
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Mad River Valley Travel Information
Unless you live under a rock you know that many areas of Vermont experienced severe flood damage last week, but…
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors
The MRV knows all too well what our neighbors in Waterbury, Montpelier and other communities around the state are going…
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The Passing of a Legend
Betsy Pratt, Mad River Glen’s long-time owner and ski industry visionary passed today, just a few days after her 95th…
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MRV Geography
The Mad River Valley can be geographically challenging for first time visitors (and some locals too). The topography from the…
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Valentine’s Day – The MRV Way
Love is clearly in the air here in the Mad River Valley. Heck we even have Mad River Romance (check…
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Ride to Ski on the Mad Bus
Mad River Valley visitors and residents are encouraged to utilize the free Mad Bus Service that is provided by Green…
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Memory Tree
Honor Your Memory Today! $5 each or 5 for $20 The Mad River Valley Memory Tree provides a way for…
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Support MRV Non-Profits with Meaningful Gifts This Holiday Season
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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Stick Season Restaurants Schedules
As our hard-working restauranteurs take a well-deserved break in between the busy foliage and winter seasons we thought it might…
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Local Artists Participate in Open Studio Weekend
The Vermont Crafts Council’s 30th Anniversary of the Vermont Fall Open Studio Weekend takes place on October 1st and 2nd, from…
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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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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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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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