The world changes every day. Sometimes these changes are so subtle that we don’t realize how it can change the way the world unfolds in the long run. Our little state has certainly made an impact on this great big world, and whether subtle or game changing, the world simply not be the same without Vermont.
- Hikes would just be walks in the woods.
Flickr/Charles Wohlers If you want a real challenge that’s rewarding and gorgeous, the Long Trail which spans the state is a hike like none other.
- Syrup would be made in factories with artificial ingredients.
Flickr/Shannon McGee The best thing about our maple syrup is that it’s made the old fashioned way by true Vermonters.
- Wisconsin cheese would be king.
Flickr/DJ Mitchell Ok, it’s good, but VT cheese are much, much better.
- Foliage would just be OK.
Flickr/Paul Moody In other states there might be a tree, or even a patch of trees with brightly colored leaves come autumn, but there’s nothing like looking out at unobstructed mountain views covered in reds, oranges and yellows.
- Snowboards wouldn’t be as good. Probably not as popular either.
Flickr/Andrea Garza Follow After all, Vermont is the birthplace of Burton snowboards.
- In 2009, Vermont became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage by state legislature.
Flickr/Camille de Vera Vermont is welcoming and supportive of all its citizens, and this historic first is a serious source of well-deserved pride for Vermonters.
- Not only would the geography be different…
Flickr/Raymond Wald But “49 States” doesn’t have that same ring as the round number of 50.
- Skiing in the east wouldn’t be nearly as good. Vermont has the best skiing this side of Colorado.
Flickr/Charlie Vermont has the best skiing this side of Colorado.
- How would people know what it’s like to be friendly?
Flickr/Guy Mayer Our hospitality is contagious.
- The same goes for helping hands.
Flickr/benuski If everyone who experienced help and kindness while visiting Vermont paid it forward, the world would quickly become a better place.
- Who else would describe where the Canadian border is located?
Flickr/al People in the Green Mountain State often get the questions “What state is Vermont in?” and “Is VT a part of Canada?”
- Where would the cows live?
Flickr/Ken Johnson In ratio of cows to people, Vermont has the greatest number of dairy cows in the country.
- Would every window be straight?
Flickr/Larry Lamsa Vermonters are known to be resourceful, and the perfect example is our witch windows .
- Vermont is the birthplace of presidents.
Flickr/Doug Kerr Two U.S. Presidents were born in VT: Calvin Coolidge and Chester Alan Arthur.
- Processed food would be more popular.
Flickr/Ketzirah Lesser & Art Drauglis Vermont is famous for its farm to table dining, and we’re showing everyone how good it is. Naturally, they will follow us trailblazers!
- We were the first to officially mandate equality for all.
Flickr/Don Shall The 1777 constitution entitles Vermont to claim to be the first U.S. state to have abolished slavery.
- Olympic results wouldn’t be as strong.
Flickr/The U.S. Army Vermont has produced many Olympic athletes, and 16 athletes who grew up or trained in Vermont competed in the last games in Sochi.
- Beer across the world would have lower standards.
Flickr/Steven Guzzardi Heady Topper, the beer that has been called the best in the world, is made right here in Vermont. Check it out here.
- Just think of the sunsets and other picture perfect scenes that would be lost.
Flickr/Unai Mateo It’s really beautiful here each and every day.
Yes, the world would indeed be different without little old VT, so check out these 23 shocking facts that will make you want to move to Vermont.
Flickr/Charles Wohlers
If you want a real challenge that’s rewarding and gorgeous, the Long Trail which spans the state is a hike like none other.
Flickr/Shannon McGee
The best thing about our maple syrup is that it’s made the old fashioned way by true Vermonters.
Flickr/DJ Mitchell
Ok, it’s good, but VT cheese are much, much better.
Flickr/Paul Moody
In other states there might be a tree, or even a patch of trees with brightly colored leaves come autumn, but there’s nothing like looking out at unobstructed mountain views covered in reds, oranges and yellows.
Flickr/Andrea Garza Follow
After all, Vermont is the birthplace of Burton snowboards.
Flickr/Camille de Vera
Vermont is welcoming and supportive of all its citizens, and this historic first is a serious source of well-deserved pride for Vermonters.
Flickr/Raymond Wald
But “49 States” doesn’t have that same ring as the round number of 50.
Flickr/Charlie
Vermont has the best skiing this side of Colorado.
Flickr/Guy Mayer
Our hospitality is contagious.
Flickr/benuski
If everyone who experienced help and kindness while visiting Vermont paid it forward, the world would quickly become a better place.
Flickr/al
People in the Green Mountain State often get the questions “What state is Vermont in?” and “Is VT a part of Canada?”
Flickr/Ken Johnson
In ratio of cows to people, Vermont has the greatest number of dairy cows in the country.
Flickr/Larry Lamsa
Vermonters are known to be resourceful, and the perfect example is our witch windows .
Flickr/Doug Kerr
Two U.S. Presidents were born in VT: Calvin Coolidge and Chester Alan Arthur.
Flickr/Ketzirah Lesser & Art Drauglis
Vermont is famous for its farm to table dining, and we’re showing everyone how good it is. Naturally, they will follow us trailblazers!
Flickr/Don Shall
The 1777 constitution entitles Vermont to claim to be the first U.S. state to have abolished slavery.
Flickr/The U.S. Army
Vermont has produced many Olympic athletes, and 16 athletes who grew up or trained in Vermont competed in the last games in Sochi.
Flickr/Steven Guzzardi
Heady Topper, the beer that has been called the best in the world, is made right here in Vermont. Check it out here.
Flickr/Unai Mateo
It’s really beautiful here each and every day.
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