Appalachian Mountain Dreams

Brattleboro, Vermont

Faced with the challenge of preserving their agricultural heritage and their beautiful landscape, the residents of Brattleboro created a local tradition that has captured New England’s heart: “The Strolling of the Heifers,” a feminine version of Spain’s famous “Running of the Bulls,” according to founder Orly Munzing. Up to 50,000 people attend this event to celebrate regional agriculture with a

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The Monadnocks and Merrimack Valley Travel Guide – USATODAY

The Monadnocks and Merrimack Valley Southwestern and south-central New Hampshire mix village charm with city hustle across two distinct regions. The Merrimack River valley has the state’s largest and fastest-growing cities: Nashua, Manchester, and Concord. To the west, in the state’s sleepy southwestern corner, is the Monadnock region, one of New Hampshire’s least-developed and most naturally stunning parts. Here you’ll

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