Montpelier Houses - Mauve Victorian May 13, 2026
Montpelier Flowers - Black Eyed Susans May 6, 2026

Montpelier VT – Winooski River Scene

April 29, 2026

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Montpelier - Winooski River Scene

Montpelier, like a lot of major cities, is located along a river. The Winooski River, deriving its name from the Abenaki word for “where the wild onion grows,” is a vital 90-mile waterway in Vermont, flowing from the Cabot area to Lake Champlain. It shaped the region’s history by powering early sawmills and textile industries, most notably through Ira Allen’s […]

Montpelier VT – Live Animal Scenes

April 22, 2026

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Montpelier Nature Walking - Free Range Chickens

After a brief respite to post some pretty Easter pictures, I’m back to writing about my favorite state, Vermont. Yes, Montpelier, Vermont is the state capital, but even so, I saw some interesting live animals on my walks around the local neighborhoods. Yes, I know deer are everywhere, even in the built-up suburb where I […]

The joy of spring flowers

April 15, 2026

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Toby with his garden

Our little guy, Toby, has gotten into spring mode with his garden. Love the pretty daffodils, hyacinths and basil shoots. If you look closely you can see a little gold finch at the bird feeder on the far right. Spring is definitely here! What signs of spring have you noticed?

Happy Easter and Happy Spring!

April 8, 2026

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cute Easter cow

It is Easter and it’s time for the annual Peep post. πŸ™‚ And, as an extra bonus, a cute picture of a Vermont cow, dressed up as an Easter bunny. You all probably know that I love chipmunks and Peeps, but did you also know that I love cows? I have a field day when […]

Montpelier VT – Downtown Scenes

April 1, 2026

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Montpelier Downtown - Rock Garden

Not only were there lots of interesting animal sculptures in downtown Montpelier, but there were also lots of interesting sights. Here’s a view of the downtown. I just love all the old brick buildings. And speaking of old, here is a building sign that has been around since 1890! Montpelier is quirky and I love […]

Montpelier VT – Downtown Animal Scenes

March 25, 2026

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Montpelier Buddercup Cow

I just love walking around new cities; there is always something unique and interesting to see. Montpelier did not disappoint. Given that Vermont is mostly rural, it was no surprise that there were a lot of fun animal sculptures and even live animals. The pink polka dotted pig and the pink pig were certainly eye […]

Montpelier VT – Art Scene

March 18, 2026

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Montpelier Art - Cupcake and Bee Mural

It is no surprise that Montpelier Vermont has a very active art scene. It is a quirky place and art fits right in. This colorful mural was a ray of brightness, right next to some railroad tracks. Usually, the area around rail road tracks is not very pretty. I wonder what the artist was thinking […]

Montpelier VT – Downtown Buildings

March 11, 2026

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Montpelier Downtown - Old Church

I love visiting old cities with lots of history and Montpelier Vermont is no exception. Originally chartered on August 14, 1781, the Town of Montpelier was granted municipal powers by the “Governor, Council and General Assembly of the Freemen of the State of Vermont.” Montpelier became the capital of Vermont in 1805, selected after years […]