American Countryside » Vermont

President Chester Arthur

Tom — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 05:01:35 +0000

Most Americans can name several men who have served as president of the United States. It’s a fair bet, most won’t name Chester Arthur. So, today we’ll fill in the holes for a man many folks don’t even know was once the man in charge of country…

Best of 2009: Vermont Cow Power

Tom — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:01:40 +0000

It’s called Cow Power, a program that produces renewable energy from dairy cattle. It’s such a good idea that Vermont utility customers are volunteering to pay more to support it…

The Birthplace of Stephen Douglas

Tom — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:01:42 +0000

Abraham Lincoln led the country through the Civil War, but it was this man who defeated him for the Senate two years earlier. We’ll go to the home of the man known as the “little giant…”

Vermont’s Only National Park

Tom — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:01:23 +0000

You’ve heard of Yellowstone and Yosemite, but try naming the State of Vermont’s only national park…..

The Marsh, Billings, Rockafeller National Historic Park

Tom — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:01:45 +0000

Many farms today use terraces, waterways and conservation tillage to protect soil and water. However, few people can tell you the man who’s revolutionary book helped spur people to action…..