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Places you love in Vermont. Visit www.happyvermont.com.

  1. JAN 23

    Vermont General Stores: Past, Present and Future

    There’s a lot to love about Vermont general stores.  This episode includes an interview with Ben Doyle, the president of the Preservation Trust of Vermont in Montpelier. The organization has helped many Vermont towns save or reopen general stores.  I also chat with Dan and Alison Singleton of Singleton’s Store in Cavendish, which opened 80 years ago.   https://happyvermont.com https://www.patreon.com/cw/happyvermontpodcast

    22 min

  2. JAN 8

    Reviving a Town Hall in Townshend

    Cory Ciklin and a group of volunteers are helping to bring the Townshend Town Hall and Opera House back to its former glory. https://happyvermont.com

    26 min

  3. 12/04/2025

    Celebrating Brattleboro's Creative Spirit

    This holiday season, windows on Brattleboro's Main Street and beyond are being decorated for the inaugural Festival of Miniatures.  Festival organizer Melany Kahn talks about the event and the town she loves. She also shares insight into Brattleboro's strengths and challenges, and why local art matters. www.brattleboro.com happyvermont.com

    40 min

  4. 11/14/2025

    Exploring Lost Ski Slopes in Underhill

    Jamie Ide of Jericho spends a lot of time on the western side of Mount Mansfield—where you’ll find Underhill State Park and trails to hike to the top of Vermont’s highest peak. But it turns out there was a ski area there, too. Jamie talks about finding relics of the old ski area in Underhill and what it was like on the quieter side of the mountain many years ago. https://happyvermont.com Happy Vermont Holiday Gift Guide

    26 min

  5. 10/24/2025

    Turning a Beetlejuice Icon into an East Corinth Community Hub

    Kendall Gendron's favorite movie is Beetlejuice. When the Seattle native met her future husband and discovered that his hometown was East Corinth—where the movie was filmed—it felt like a match made in heaven. In 2016, the couple moved from the Pacific Northwest to East Corinth. When the opportunity arose to own the fictional Miss Shannon's School for Girls from the Beetlejuice movies, Kendall jumped at the chance. It wasn’t just about owning a part of movie history, but how the iconic, Gothic structure on Village Road could become a vibrant events venue and community gathering space. In this episode, I talk to Kendall and lifelong East Corinth resident Wade Pierson about Beetlejuice, the building's past, present and future, and the meaning of community. Visit happyvermont.com Support Happy Vermont on Patreon

    17 min

  6. 09/12/2025

    An Ode to Trees, Forests and Foliage

    Mike Snyder is passionate about keeping Vermont forests healthy, especially in the face of climate change.  We met up on a wooded trail in Stowe to talk about the consequences of overuse, the foliage outlook for this year, and how we can be more mindful when we’re exploring the woods.

    46 min

  7. 08/29/2025

    Vermont Fire Towers

    At one time there were 38 fire towers in Vermont. Now there are fewer, but Vermont fire towers are more popular than ever. Luke O’Brien, a forest recreation specialist with the State of Vermont, talks about the history of Vermont fire towers and why they matter. Visit my website: happyvermont.com Help support Happy Vermont: patreon.com Subscribe to Happy Vermont's newsletter: mailchi.mp/happyvermont/subscribe

    20 min

  8. 08/16/2025

    Treasure Digging on South Mountain in Bristol

    South Mountain in Bristol is a legendary place.   Ethan Mitchell, a history and mathematics teacher, grew up in nearby New Haven. He’s a folklore enthusiast who has researched tales of money digging in Vermont, including stories about people searching for treasure on South Mountain.   https://happyvermont.com

    31 min
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Places you love in Vermont. Visit www.happyvermont.com.

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  • Creator
    happyvermont
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    93
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