Tag: vermont

The Best Vermont Blogs (July 2023)

While Tom and I have lived in Vermont since September 2020, we haven’t really dug into finding local Vermont blogs. We have our personal sites – The Phoenix Desertsong and TomSlatin.com – but neither are super focused on Vermont, although our state is mentioned often, especially in our photography posts. So, as one of the missions of Obscure Curiosities […]

Thomas Slatin Visits Middletown Springs University

Middletown Springs University is a free, pop-up university in Middletown Springs, Vermont. The first classes were held March 8th through the 15th, 2023. Courses are taught by volunteers, with subjects ranging from sauerkraut to survival skills. My wife Thomas visited several of these classes and took some spectacular photographs like these: Sauerkraut Making Yoga for Children […]

Photophile Musings – The Sparkle Barn

The Sparkle Barn in Wallingford, Vermont is a great shop with tons of artistic handcrafted gifts nested inside an 1800’s dairy barn. My favorite products there are the wide selection of both softbound and hardbound journals. I bought just one today, but there’s little doubt I’ll be returning soon for more! You can also shop […]

Lake St. Catherine State Park, Vermont – Photophile Musings

Here are a small selection of photos from the Lake St. Catherine State Park in Poultney, Vermont. This park is only a few miles from our home in Central Vermont. While it’s incredibly busy at ground level, if you’re willing to hike a bit, there are some beautiful nature views. This state park is better […]

Scenes from Quechee Gorge State Park, Vermont

Photos taken at Quechee Gorge State Park in Vermont, May 27, 2021 As Thomas and I set foot into Quechee Gorge State Park, Vermont, a world of natural beauty unfolded before us. The sun was near its peak in the late May sky, casting a warm glow over the landscape. The air was crisp and […]

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