Every spring, Vermont’s landscape comes alive with the sights, smells, and sweet traditions of maple sugaring season. From family-run sugarhouses to high-tech sap collection, this cherished New England ritual blends history, innovation, and a whole lot of steam. Step inside the sugarhouse and discover how 40 gallons of sap become liquid gold—and why now is the perfect time to witness it.

Being sick is never fun, but being sick on vacation is even worse. My view from the couch in my hotel room while sick on vacation. I...