Sure, we sometimes dread the long Vermont winter season, but there is still so much to love. Beauty can be found everywhere, so be sure to look for the small details that warm your heart on cold days. Here are 21 reasons and 37 images that will remind you why we love winter in Vermont.
- Snowflakes
Flickr/Alexey Kljatov (ChaoticMind75) Each snowflake is unique and beautiful.
Flickr/Muffet Light glistening on the icy flakes.
- Snowy nights
FLickr/Ferran No matter how hard the snow falls, the silence is captivating.
- Iced Leaves
Flickr/MJI Photos (Mary J.I.) When different elements are combined, it’s a vision of beauty.
- Bridges
http://www.flickr.com Bridges take on a new look as the vivid colors turn to shades of grey. Pictured is the Hammond Covered Bridge in Pittsford.
- Snow covered trees
Flickr/newenglandrocks And miles of blue skies.
Flickr/boumanm Each branch delicately covered in snow.
- Textures abound
Flickr/Noah Sussman Trees show signs of the harsh winters.
- Animals
Flickr/ynaka29 Look at the smile on this guy…
Flickr/Paul+photos=moody Strong and sturdy.
Flickr/paul+photos=moody They’re not afraid to jump right in.
Flickr/ynaka29 They keep the smiles coming through the long winter days.
- Snowmen
Flickr/jimjarmo Even the snowmen have fun.
- Warm drinks
Flickr/llirjan Rrumbullaku Put your feet up and relax with a warm drink on a cold day.
- Winter campfires
Flickr/Webhampster
Flickr/simonov
FLickr/Charlotte Best Fires in wintertime have a completely different feel than the rest of the year.
- Fresh snow
http://www.flickr.com The fluffy stuff is the best.
- Ice designs
Flickr/ViaMoi Pointy and stunning crystals everywhere.
- Birds
Flickr/Putneypics Some brave ones stick out the Vermont winters.
Flickr/Putneypics Others leave empty nests behind.
- Rushing rivers
Flickr/Professor Bop
- Evening light
Flickr/subadei Warm and welcoming.
- Winter shadows
http://www.flickr.com Blue highs on the white snow.
- Ice Caves
Flickr/TheExplorographer.com Don’t miss a trip to check out the Wampa ice caves in Stratton this winter.
Flickr/TheExplorographer.com
Flickr/TheExplorographer.com Don’t look up!
- Maple syrup season
Flickr/Putneypics The buckets are hung on the trees with care.
Flickr/Sterling College The smoke pours out of the chimney as the syrup is boiled.
Flickr/subadei Hard work and long hours, but the syrup is well worth the effort.
- Winter sunrises
Flickr/ejmoreno783 Sunrise over Mt. Mansfield.
Flickr/WickedVT Rays of light peek through the trees.
- Winter sunsets
Flickr/scottmccracken Different shades, same beauty.
Flickr/subadei Sunset over Lake Champlain.
Flickr/paul+photos=moody The colors will always amaze you.
- Solitude
Flickr/scottmccracken Winter walks are magical.
What is your favorite part about winter in Vermont? Please like and share with your friends who love the details.
Flickr/Alexey Kljatov (ChaoticMind75)
Each snowflake is unique and beautiful.
Flickr/Muffet
Light glistening on the icy flakes.
FLickr/Ferran
No matter how hard the snow falls, the silence is captivating.
Flickr/MJI Photos (Mary J.I.)
When different elements are combined, it’s a vision of beauty.
Bridges take on a new look as the vivid colors turn to shades of grey. Pictured is the Hammond Covered Bridge in Pittsford.
Flickr/newenglandrocks
And miles of blue skies.
Flickr/boumanm
Each branch delicately covered in snow.
Flickr/Noah Sussman
Trees show signs of the harsh winters.
Flickr/ynaka29
Look at the smile on this guy…
Flickr/Paul+photos=moody
Strong and sturdy.
Flickr/paul+photos=moody
They’re not afraid to jump right in.
They keep the smiles coming through the long winter days.
Flickr/jimjarmo
Even the snowmen have fun.
Flickr/llirjan Rrumbullaku
Put your feet up and relax with a warm drink on a cold day.
Flickr/Webhampster
Flickr/simonov
FLickr/Charlotte Best
Fires in wintertime have a completely different feel than the rest of the year.
The fluffy stuff is the best.
Flickr/ViaMoi
Pointy and stunning crystals everywhere.
Flickr/Putneypics
Some brave ones stick out the Vermont winters.
Others leave empty nests behind.
Flickr/Professor Bop
Flickr/subadei
Warm and welcoming.
Blue highs on the white snow.
Flickr/TheExplorographer.com
Don’t miss a trip to check out the Wampa ice caves in Stratton this winter.
Don’t look up!
The buckets are hung on the trees with care.
Flickr/Sterling College
The smoke pours out of the chimney as the syrup is boiled.
Hard work and long hours, but the syrup is well worth the effort.
Flickr/ejmoreno783
Sunrise over Mt. Mansfield.
Flickr/WickedVT
Rays of light peek through the trees.
Flickr/scottmccracken
Different shades, same beauty.
Sunset over Lake Champlain.
The colors will always amaze you.
Winter walks are magical.
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