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Valentine’s Day – The MRV Way

January 23, 2023

Love is clearly in the air here in the Mad River Valley.  Heck we even have Mad River Romance (check…

Ride to Ski on the Mad Bus

December 27, 2022

Mad River Valley visitors and residents are encouraged to utilize the free Mad Bus Service that is provided by Green…

Memory Tree

November 17, 2022

Honor Your Memory Today! $5 each or 5 for $20 The Mad River Valley Memory Tree provides a way for…

Support MRV Non-Profits with Meaningful Gifts This Holiday Season

November 14, 2022

The Holiday Season is always a good time to take stock and be more intentional with our gift giving. It’s…

Stick Season Restaurants Schedules

November 8, 2022

As our hard-working restauranteurs take a well-deserved break in between the busy foliage and winter seasons we thought it might…

Local Artists Participate in Open Studio Weekend

September 26, 2022

The Vermont Crafts Council’s 30th Anniversary of the Vermont Fall Open Studio Weekend takes place on October 1st and 2nd, from…

Living with Bears in the MRV

August 23, 2022

Black bears (Urus americanus) are the only species of bear found in the Eastern United States and a healthy population…

Quench Your Thirst in Central Vermont

July 28, 2022

Vermont’s craft beverage makers have become a major driver of visitors to the state and Central Vermont has been a…

stewardMRV Success

July 28, 2022

Last week I traveled 62.3 miles in 8.25 hours, and I walked all 22 of the designated stewardMRV sites. Each of…

Rural Food Court Sprouts at Village Square

June 8, 2022

If a few years back you would have told any MRV local that the Village Square (AKA  the Mehuron’s shopping…

Flags Fly Downtown

May 31, 2022

You may have noticed the new US and Mad River Valley flags fluttering along Route 100. These flags came about because…

MRV Artisans Take Part in Vermont Open Studio Weekend

May 16, 2022

The 30th Anniversary of the Vermont Spring Open Studio Weekend takes place on May 28 & 29, from 10am to 5 pm.…

Summer Events in Central Vermont

May 13, 2022

Many would argue that summer is the best season in Vermont. Even though a case for every season, it’s hard…

Mother’s Day in the MRV

April 4, 2022

Mother’s Day is coming up on May 8th and the Mad River Valley’s retailers, makers, restaurants and other businesses are…

Explore Classic Mountain Towns Along Vermont Route 100

February 13, 2022

Encounter the winter beauty of the East Coast at an unseen level this year. Named one of “The Most Beautiful…

MRV Chamber Launches First Ever Stand Up for Safety Initiative

February 2, 2022

The Mad River Valley, a popular Vermont ski and mountain tourism destination, has launched Stand Up for Safety, a program…

Celebrate Valentine’s Day the MRV Way

February 1, 2022

Love is clearly in the air here in the Mad River Valley.  If you are looking for a way to…

Valley of Makers

December 27, 2021

Long before it was “a thing”, Vermont’s Mad River Valley has been home to an astonishing array of “makers” of…

Give a MRV Experience

December 21, 2021

With the holiday  upon us it’s a great time to think of ways to give meaningful gifts. A gift of…

Giving Tuesday – Keep It Local in the MRV

November 27, 2021

The Holiday Season is always a good time to take stock and be more intentional with our gift giving. It’s…

Holiday Shopping Under Way

November 27, 2021

The holiday shopping season is upon us and there are so many ways to give unexpected, genuine, unique and delightful…

Supply Chain Issues – Yet Another Reason to Shop Locally This Holiday Season

November 16, 2021

For many years now consumers locally and nationally have been on inexorable trend towards online shopping. With the well-documented supply…

Pre-season Ski Update – a Community Conversation

November 3, 2021

On Wednesday November 10th at 7 pm the MRV Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present a Community Conversation involving the…

Chamber Hosts Service Industry Sexual Assault Awareness Workshop

October 11, 2021

The Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that they will be hosting a very important and…

It’s a Dog’s Life

September 1, 2021

Finding just the right lodging accommodations can often times be challenging and if you have a pooch in tow it…

Summer and The Best of Route 100

June 15, 2021

Vermont’s legendary Route 100 is known for its scenic views, especially in the Stowe, Waterbury and Mad River Valley corridor.…

Signs of the Times – Back to Normalcy

June 8, 2021

It’s clear that things are really getting back to normal here in the MRV. The most obvious signs of our…

Quirky Dining in the MRV

May 31, 2021

Quirky is defined as “characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits” and the Mad River Valley certainly fits the bill in…

stewardMRV Aims to Care for Recreational Access Points

May 27, 2021

Memorial Day weekend marks the kick-off of stewardMRV, a new initiative spearheaded by the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce,…

Valley Reporter Turns 50!

April 22, 2021

Happy 50th Birthday to The Valley Reporter! It is hard to imagine that our favorite, local news source is half…

Dining in The MRV

February 13, 2021

The Mad River Valley’s restaurants and eateries have been generous, gracious, diligent and creative as our community navigates these unusual…

Community Conversation A Mid-season Update from the Ski Areas

February 10, 2021

Everyone in the MRV community is invited to an online Community Conversation presented by the MRV Chamber of Commerce involving…

New Name for Local Arts Organization

February 9, 2021

An iconic local arts organization has a new name—and a new look. Mad River Valley Arts (MRVA) is the name…

Snow People Contest

February 5, 2021

With all the new snow of late, the Mad River Valley has been turned into a winter wonderland. Residents and…

Celebrate Valentine’s Day the MRV Way

February 2, 2021

Love is clearly in the air here in the Mad River Valley.  If you are scrambling for a way to…

3 Local Specialty Food Purveyors Win National Awards

January 28, 2021

Three MRV purveyors; Babette’s Table, Mad River Distillers, and Von Trapp Farmstead each  won prestigious Good Food Awards. With over 2,000 entries each year,…

Outdoor Adventure

December 30, 2020

Clearwater Sports Winter Outdoor Adventures Guided Snowshoe Adventure Explore winter’s beauty in the backwoods of the Mad River Valley with…

Dining in The MRV

December 15, 2020

The Mad River Valley’s restaurants and eateries are at your service. Here are their hours for the winter of 2020-2021…

Memory Tree Lighting

December 13, 2020

It’s Not Too Late to Dedicate Your Memory! The Mad River Valley Memory Tree will officially be lit on Friday,…

Best of Route 100 Holiday Experiences

December 7, 2020

The communities of Stowe, Waterbury, and the Mad River Valley are the perfect place for a winter vacation or staycation…

Giving Tuesday MRV Style

November 30, 2020

The 2020 Holiday Season is certainly different than in years past. It’s a good time to take stock and be…

Holiday Shopping

November 23, 2020

The holiday shopping season is a bit different this year, that’s for sure!  One silver linings of these crazy times…

MRV Star Kits On Sale Now

November 22, 2020

The Origin of the Mad River Valley’s Stars For nearly two decades, glowing stars have become an unmistakable part of…

Give the Gift of Experiences

November 18, 2020

With the holiday  upon us it’s a great time to think of ways to give meaningful gifts. A gift of…

Memory Tree

November 17, 2020

The Mad River Valley Memory Tree has long been a highlight to the annual illumination of the valley. Each year…

It’s Time to Light up the MRV!

November 17, 2020

Every holiday season, the Mad River Valley comes to life with a spectacle of illumination that is quintessential Vermont. While it…

View the Foliage Like a Pro

September 28, 2020

With our dirt roads, mountain vistas, rolling farmland and sinewy river the Mad River Valley offers an ideal backdrop for…

VermonTouring – Scenic Drives in the MRV & Beyond

September 23, 2020

When Mad River Valley locals head out to explore and experience other parts of Vermont you might hear them say…

Inaugural Win Smith Be Better Award Presented

September 10, 2020

The Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce announced the creation and recipient of the inaugural Win Smith Be Better Award…

Beverage Making in the MRV – Brewers, Distillers and More

September 7, 2020

Vermont’s craft breweries have become a major driver of visitors to the state and the Mad River Valley has been…