Making History

During the fall, my favorite Burlington Free Press journalist, Michelle Edelbaum, and I embarked on a 13-hour road trip up through Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Our goal was to come up with a fall folliage tour that was off the beaten path. We had such a fun adventure and I still can't believe we were paid for it! Seriously!

So, in early November, Michelle wrote me a note that said my favorite U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy liked our Kingdom Gems story so much that he entered it into the Congressional Record. You can read it HERE!!

To my surprise, a few days ago, the photo editor called to let me know that a surprise package was waiting for me at the paper. Enclosed was a letter from Senator Leahy and a copy of the Congressional Record. He is THE BEST!!!

Me and Michelle on our Northeast Kingdom roadtrip...
The following photographs were published along with the story...

The sparkling Caspian Lake in Greensboro, Vermont
From-scratch blueberry pancakes at the Highland Lodge in Greensboro
Highland Lodge owner, David Smith, walks amongst the summer campers' artwork nailed to trees in a pine forest behind the lodge

Willey's Store in GreensboroPete's Greens in Craftsbury is a serve-yourself organic farmstand
Pete's organic potatoes
Our favorite find of the day was definitely Red Sky Trading Company in Glover. It was packed to the brim with cool treasures!


Currier's Quality Market in Glover has more than 100 taxidermy animals on display amongst the chips, beer and hunting supplies.
This gal at Kingdom Outdoors in St. Johnsbury showed her spirit!
The rest of these photographs weren't published, but I thought you might enjoy seeing them...

A few of "The Walking Ladies" at the Highland Lodge in Greensboro
Our sweet waitress at the Highland Lodge
A pastoral scene in Greensboro
The Miller's Thumb in Greensboro sells Italian pottery, clothing and other fun items
A red barn in Greensboro
A stray kitten in Craftsbury
Help yourself and make your own change at Pete's Greens in Craftsbury
Crimson leaves in Craftsbury Common
Great Hosmer Pond at Craftsbury Outdoor Center
Sculls at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center
The next few photos were taken en route and I'm not sure of the towns


more fun stuff at Red Sky Trading in Glover




Another scene from Currier's in Glover
Boxcar & Caboose in St. Johnsbury