1,000 Words
“I love that Vermont’s woods offer glimpses of the past,” said Joshua Blouin, who spotted this old Chevy on a farm in Warren, Vermont. The farmer told Blouin he started driving this…
Behind the Pages
Approximately 50 people contribute to the words and images in each issue of the magazine, and still more provide support for the publication process. Here are some of our Winter 2024 contributors.…
Issue 123: Winter 2024 $9.00
This issue features: Axe Women Hemlock CLT Loon Rescue Spoon Carving and much more! Order a copy of this issue or visit Subscription Services to subscribe to our quarterly magazine. (See below for the…
Paths
The path I made in the snow three days ago had been used. A neighbor? I mused. Several of them, it turns out. Toe-tipped deer, their hooves leaving unmistakable marks. My path on the tote road –…
Monarch Earrings $58.00
Monarchs and their migration are yet another marvel of the natural world. These Monarch Butterfly Earrings are a tribute to their beauty and fortitude. They are handcrafted in New Hampshire out of…
Keeping Winter Coats Clean
Standing on the berm of a small pond, I watch the resident beaver leave its lodge, a silhouetted nose moving through the water. It disappears briefly and returns with a branch in tow. The beaver…
Monarch Butterfly Necklace $54.00
Monarchs and their migration are yet another marvel of the natural world. This Monarch Butterfly Necklace is a tribute to their beauty and fortitude. It is handcrafted from jeweler’s brass and…
Trucker Hat $28.95
Our new trucker hats come in three great looking colors. Featuring stylish twill with mesh backs and an adjustable snapback closure. “Northern Woodlands” is embroidered in complimentary…
White Admiral Tote Bag $23.95
Show your support for pollinators with this vibrant eco-friendly tote. Made of high-quality organic cotton and beautifully illustrated by Adelaide Tyrol. This lovely White Admiral Tote Bag is built to…
Skunks Prepare for Winter
Several weeks and many baths ago, my dog discovered a black-and-white stranger crossing our lawn. Wagging vigorously, and ignoring my frantic shouts, she ran up and offered her canine greeting: a…
November: Week Four
This week in the woods, an eastern chipmunk paused with an acorn and retreated into its winter burrow beneath some tree roots in Fairlee, Vermont. This foraging trip was likely among the…
October 2024
Our October reader photos captured autumn in all its glory: from sun-dappled leaves and captivating sunsets to stunning mountain views sprinkled with snow. We enjoyed the animal parent and offspring…
Mossy Trail Mystery
While out walking on a little-used woods trail beneath a steep cliff in central Vermont, we found this patch of yellow moss attached to the vertical rock face at the base of the cliff, surrounded by…
November: Week Three
This week in the woods, we can take a closer look at some vacated nests, now more visible among the bare branches and withered greenery. We found this red-eyed vireo nest in Lyme, New Hampshire, in…