Looking for a new way to carbo-load this summer? Having trouble because you’re burning too many calories with your fitness regime? Yeah, me neither, but I’m having trouble finding a reason to justify writing about summer brews in an outdoor fitness magazine. How about this: after a long hike, bike, kayak or run in the heat, when your feet are tired and your body is sore, there’s nothing like a crisp, cool beer to make everything all better. Works for me! Here’s a look at some of the summer brews from our fantastic Vermont breweries:

I wrote a piece for the Burlington Free Press about the dead ends we found while trying to volunteer in the Gulf.
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We introduce our summer issue, and Take 5 with intern Chelsea Alexander.

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Haying, like so much farm work in Vermont, yields a scenic beauty that only hints at the quiet drama behind it — a rich interplay connecting people, climate, animals, food and the rhythms of rural life.

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If there is a more romantic way to see the beautiful Vermont landscape, we haven’t found it.
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There was a time when high-caliber live music and satisfying fare were two very separate concepts in Vermont. Out to see the Starline Rhythm Boys? The choices used to be popcorn or peanuts. Our energized restaurant scene has changed all that. These days, some of Vermont's best eateries mingle with our eclectic music culture, mixing local food with global sounds and inspired cuisine.

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Places to go and things to do this summer.
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Fuel up for your biking, running, hiking, and paddling adventures at Vermont’s dozens of farmers’ markets. From apples to zucchini, fresh, local and organic produce is easy to find. Here’s a listing of the majority of Vermont’s summer markets.
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When George Jones was overseas as a marine during the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003, he noticed a young Iraqi boy who never seemed to ask for anything. One day, Jones reached into his pack, pulled out his Gameboy Advance along with games and spare batteries, and handed them to the child.

Although compassion seems to come easily for Jones, a business management and accounting major who graduated with Norwich University’s Class of 2010, his life has been a difficult one. Born in Liberia, Jones survived a ruthless tribal war.

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Highlighting Vermont’s most scenic running races is tougher than picking a favorite child. After all, what race in Vermont isn’t scenic? But after checking in with some local runners, a few races kept popping up, so we decided to focus on the following. Here’s to a great running season, and to our continued beautiful surroundings!

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