https://youtube.com/shorts/RoSqwuDHMG8?si=qbpT4of_Vvg46Gg6 All YouTube videos go live at 12:30 am Eastern Daylight Time. “…Whetstone Brook was an important part of the economic development of the town of Brattleboro, providing power for mills and factories along the shore of the brook. The first gristmill was established in the area by Governor Wentworth of New Hampshire in 1762,Continue reading “Whetstone Brook Powered Mills”
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Power Washer at Work!
A company came to power wash the overhangs and front entrances. Apparently, that included the patio windows, ceilings and even some patio furniture. I really loved THAT! The water contained bleach. I can’t stand the smell and it can and will trigger an asthma attack. I opted to go inside as they cleaned the patioContinue reading “Power Washer at Work!”
Listen to the Rushing Falls!
https://youtube.com/shorts/-4PrBDsKl7Q?feature=share Listen to the loud sounds of the rushing Middlebury Falls. Please also enjoy the scenic beauty of the area. Imagine how well these falls powered industry because they did.
Middlebury Falls with Close-Up!
“THE FALLSThere’s only a handful of urban waterfalls that I recommend to others. Middlebury Falls is one of them. It’s a wide 18-foot block style falls that you’d swear was dammed, but it is not. It also doesn’t hurt that the town of Middlebury is also one of Vermont’s most attractive small towns, replete withContinue reading “Middlebury Falls with Close-Up!”
Fog Rolling Over Lake Champlain
“The recent cold weather was accompanied by interesting fog over the open water of our lakes. Fog is essentially a ground-hugging cloud, composed of tiny liquid water droplets. This particular fog, called a steam fog, forms when cold air drifts across relatively warm water. The lake water evaporates into the air above the lake surface.Continue reading “Fog Rolling Over Lake Champlain”
Rain Barrels: Harvesting Rainwater!
“Artsy stormwater management: I-89 northbound rest stop gets new rain barrelMay 21, 2015 By Betsy Tharpe Those passing through Williston on Interstate 89 can expect some stormwater education with an artistic flair at the northbound rest stop. Last Thursday, Lake Champlain Sea Grant (LCSG) Program Director Breck Bowden and Williston Stormwater Coordinator James Sherrard installedContinue reading “Rain Barrels: Harvesting Rainwater!”
Water Lapping the Shore
A few years ago, I had flown out to Chicago to meet a friend who was driving to Vermont. We had many adventures, including this one captured in my video. This was LOOOOONG before I had my channel, so no intro or outro at all. That said, you know the drill: SUBSCRIBE, SUBSCRIBE AND DIDContinue reading “Water Lapping the Shore”