There will probably always be a debate as to what makes someone a “Vermonter.” Many say you have to be born here, others believe you need to have a few generations born in the 802, and some feel that they’ve lived here long enough and love it so much that they feel native to the Green Mountain State. Let’s face the facts that newbies will be coming to our state, and the old timers could share a few words of wisdom with these folks about life in Vermont. Let’s put our birth certificates aside and have some fun for a moment while we give these newcomers to Vermont a little advice.
- All season tires are only for summer.
Flickr/Alexandra Bellink They sound all well and good but… no.
- Invest in good boots.
Flickr/Lorianne DiSabato One of the most improtant things to keep in mind is to think warm and waterproof. Living in Vermont during the winters is no joke.
- If the locals say it’s going to be nasty out, stay home.
Flickr/Scott McCracken If they won’t chance it, you shouldn’t either.
- In rural Vermont, postal addresses are approximate.
Flickr/JK Werner Check your mail and redistribute as necessary.
- Summer is the 3 days after the 4th of july.
Flickr/Erin Ok, this isn’t really true, but sometimes it certainly feels like it! When it comes long summers, life in Vermont can be rough.
- Become very familiar with the back roads.
Flickr/Putneypics You don’t want to get stuck in leaf peeper traffic.
- The police blotter can read like a gossip column.
Only In Your State/Kristin Grimes Be smart and stay out of trouble.
- Your cell phones won’t always have reception.
Flickr/Ben Cumming Get over it.
- Meet your town clerk.
Flickr/Ryan Taylor She or he is a wealth of information.
- Hard water is a fact of life.
Flickr/Ricky Romero Buy salt.
- Neighbors are only close to you when you need them.
Flickr/Susy Morris This is perhaps another example of rural living. Give each other space and privacy, but they’ll be there in an instant if you need help.
- Chainsaws are a gardening tool.
Flickr/Elf Sternberg Sure you’ll use your trowel, but sometimes you need something a little more robust.
- Never try to scare raccoons out of the trash…
Flickr/Alexa Clark It may not be a raccoon.
- Bird feeders are for the birds…
Flickr/Rachid H AND the bears.
- Vermont roads are filled with potholes.
Flickr/Mark Robinson They come in every shape and size and can be found on any type of road. Learn how to spot them. People from Vermont have learned this the hard way.
- Don’t beep.
Flickr/Brian Dys Sahagun Nothing says “I’m new here” quite like laying on your car horn when it’s not an emergency.
Are you still considering a move to Vermont after learning about these things? What other things do you think longtime Vermonters need to tell newcomers to the state? Let us know below in the comments section.
Flickr/Alexandra Bellink
They sound all well and good but… no.
Flickr/Lorianne DiSabato
One of the most improtant things to keep in mind is to think warm and waterproof. Living in Vermont during the winters is no joke.
Flickr/Scott McCracken
If they won’t chance it, you shouldn’t either.
Flickr/JK Werner
Check your mail and redistribute as necessary.
Flickr/Erin
Ok, this isn’t really true, but sometimes it certainly feels like it! When it comes long summers, life in Vermont can be rough.
Flickr/Putneypics
You don’t want to get stuck in leaf peeper traffic.
Only In Your State/Kristin Grimes
Be smart and stay out of trouble.
Flickr/Ben Cumming
Get over it.
Flickr/Ryan Taylor
She or he is a wealth of information.
Flickr/Ricky Romero
Buy salt.
Flickr/Susy Morris
This is perhaps another example of rural living. Give each other space and privacy, but they’ll be there in an instant if you need help.
Flickr/Elf Sternberg
Sure you’ll use your trowel, but sometimes you need something a little more robust.
Flickr/Alexa Clark
It may not be a raccoon.
Flickr/Rachid H
AND the bears.
Flickr/Mark Robinson
They come in every shape and size and can be found on any type of road. Learn how to spot them. People from Vermont have learned this the hard way.
Flickr/Brian Dys Sahagun
Nothing says “I’m new here” quite like laying on your car horn when it’s not an emergency.
While we’re on the subject, here are 15 things no self-respecting Vermonter would ever do.
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life in Vermont December 11, 2020 Luke What are the best things about living in Vermont? There are certainly plenty of things to love about our green state. Vermont has access to pristine and natural areas and parks, organic and healthy food, environmentally and socially aware residents, friendly locals, and a relaxed and casual way of living life. If you love the outdoors and want to live a healthy and relaxed way of life, Vermont is simply one of the best spots to live in the U.S. What stereotypes are there about Vermont? Vermont is an awesome small state that has some of the best natural areas in the U.S. But some think that Vermont only has nature and nothing else. So, one stereotype about Vermont is, therefore, that there’s not much else in the state except for mountains, forests, lakes, cows, maple trees Vermont also has held the stereotype of being the holiday spot for city people from New York, Boston, and Montreal. Those from out-of-state think of Vermont sometimes as a little getaway, a cute and charming place that doesn’t resemble their busy and hectic city lives. Is Vermont a great place to live? Of course! Not only does Vermont have beautiful landscapes and endless natural areas to visit and live in, but Vermont also has exquisite food, safe cities, great schools, and amiable people. Vermont is an environmentally conscious place that focuses on healthy living styles and good social and environmental principles, which all make Vermont a welcoming and prosperous place to live.
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life in Vermont
December 11, 2020
Luke
What are the best things about living in Vermont? There are certainly plenty of things to love about our green state. Vermont has access to pristine and natural areas and parks, organic and healthy food, environmentally and socially aware residents, friendly locals, and a relaxed and casual way of living life. If you love the outdoors and want to live a healthy and relaxed way of life, Vermont is simply one of the best spots to live in the U.S. What stereotypes are there about Vermont? Vermont is an awesome small state that has some of the best natural areas in the U.S. But some think that Vermont only has nature and nothing else. So, one stereotype about Vermont is, therefore, that there’s not much else in the state except for mountains, forests, lakes, cows, maple trees Vermont also has held the stereotype of being the holiday spot for city people from New York, Boston, and Montreal. Those from out-of-state think of Vermont sometimes as a little getaway, a cute and charming place that doesn’t resemble their busy and hectic city lives. Is Vermont a great place to live? Of course! Not only does Vermont have beautiful landscapes and endless natural areas to visit and live in, but Vermont also has exquisite food, safe cities, great schools, and amiable people. Vermont is an environmentally conscious place that focuses on healthy living styles and good social and environmental principles, which all make Vermont a welcoming and prosperous place to live.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
There are certainly plenty of things to love about our green state. Vermont has access to pristine and natural areas and parks, organic and healthy food, environmentally and socially aware residents, friendly locals, and a relaxed and casual way of living life. If you love the outdoors and want to live a healthy and relaxed way of life, Vermont is simply one of the best spots to live in the U.S.
What stereotypes are there about Vermont?
Vermont is an awesome small state that has some of the best natural areas in the U.S. But some think that Vermont only has nature and nothing else. So, one stereotype about Vermont is, therefore, that there’s not much else in the state except for mountains, forests, lakes, cows, maple trees Vermont also has held the stereotype of being the holiday spot for city people from New York, Boston, and Montreal. Those from out-of-state think of Vermont sometimes as a little getaway, a cute and charming place that doesn’t resemble their busy and hectic city lives.
Is Vermont a great place to live?
Of course! Not only does Vermont have beautiful landscapes and endless natural areas to visit and live in, but Vermont also has exquisite food, safe cities, great schools, and amiable people. Vermont is an environmentally conscious place that focuses on healthy living styles and good social and environmental principles, which all make Vermont a welcoming and prosperous place to live.
