These 10 delightful communities offer peaceful living and authentic Vermont character! Grafton might be the quietest town in all of Vermont. With fewer than 700 residents, it’s the kind of place where ...

Escape to a serene natural haven in Vermont where pristine waters, forested trails, and breathtaking views offer the perfect antidote to modern life.

Vermont has few universally accessible waterfall trails, so this one stands out for inclusion and ease. The falls live up to ...

After last week’s special report on the Huntington Gorge, Vermont’s deadliest swimming hole, WCAX viewers questioned why ...

OUR MATT REED HAS THIS STORY. WHEN YOU GET IN A POND, YOU FORGET YOURSELF. AND YOU CAN’T UNDERESTIMATE HOW WONDERFUL IT IS TO GET OUT OF YOUR OWN HEAD. WHILE THE BEACHES GET ALL THE HEADLINES ARE, ...

The city of Washougal is mulling possible design changes to its project to improve Shepherd Road, which has elicited criticism from residents concerned about impacts to Sandy Swimming Hole, a popular ...

In Texas, there's a hidden gem known to many hikers as the Blanco River Narrows. The mythical spot is hard to get to and fiercely protected by private property owners, but Travel + Leisure believes it ...

Plans for a Labor Day getaway are canceled for some Texans after a storm put a popular park out of commission. Blue Hole announced its closure following a powerful storm that swept through the park on ...

Planning to spend Labor Day weekend at a beach in Vermont? If so, you'll want to avoid the beaches closed due to unsafe swimming water. According to the Vermont Department of Health, cyanobacteria, or ...

Charlotte Brynn winter swimming in Lake Willoughby. Photo courtesy of Charlotte Brynn/CNS Kate Kampner is a reporter with the Community News Service, part of the University of Vermont’s Reporting & ...

ASHEVILLE - As temperatures hover in the mid-to-upper 80s during this August in Western North Carolina, locals and tourists may be scouting a spot to cool off in the region's refreshing lakes, streams ...