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Holiday Shopping Under Way
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
Happy 50th Birthday to The Valley Reporter! It is hard to imagine that our favorite, local news source is half…
Dining in The MRV
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
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
An iconic local arts organization has a new name—and a new look. Mad River Valley Arts (MRVA) is the name…
Snow People Contest
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
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
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
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
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
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
The communities of Stowe, Waterbury, and the Mad River Valley are the perfect place for a winter vacation or staycation…
Giving Tuesday MRV Style
The 2020 Holiday Season is certainly different than in years past. It’s a good time to take stock and be…
Holiday Shopping
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
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
With the holiday upon us it’s a great time to think of ways to give meaningful gifts. A gift of…
Memory Tree
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!
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
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
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
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
Vermont’s craft breweries have become a major driver of visitors to the state and the Mad River Valley has been…
Shop the Mad River Valley
Shopping is always a popular activity here in the Mad River Valley and the best part about the experience is…
Web Cams in the MRV
If you can only be in the MRV in spirit, please know that you can keep an eye on things…
Village Square Restaurants Embrace Challenge
In this brave new world of social distancing the MRV’s restaurant community has risen to the challenge in so many…
The Arts Are Alive and Well in The MRV
While the summer of 2020 has been unlike any other, there are still many ways to appreciate and participate in…
Summer in the MRV
The summer of 2020 is certainly not shaping up to be a typical one here in the MRV. Travel restrictions,…
Virtual Happenings in The Valley
In a time when most of us feel isolated, many businesses have taken to “being virtual”. Here is a list…
Help MRV Businesses Now!
Thank you for your interest in supporting the Mad River Valley’s businesses when they need it most. How you can help businesses…
Dining in The MRV
The Mad River Valley’s restaurants and eateries have been generous, gracious, diligent and creative as our community navigates these unusual…
MRV Responds to COVID-19
Greetings MRV residents, visitors and folks with a connection to our community, The on-going pandemic is serious business and…
American Flatbread Deeply Organic
This time of year while most of us are looking forward to spring skiing with images of warm days, soft…
Leap of Kindness Day
So what will you do with the extra day we all get this Leap Year, on Saturday, February 29, 2020?…
Mountain View Inn – A MRV Institution
Fred & Susan Spencer have owned Mountain View Inn since 1978! That is a huge accomplishment in an industry that…
Celebrate Valentine’s Day the MRV Way
Love is clearly in the air here in the Mad River Valley. If you are scrambling for a way to…
A Leap of Faith at Solace Bed & Breakfast
“Leaps of faith and change are scary, and the path doesn’t always go in the direction you think it will. …
Hostel Tevere has New Owner
When you meet Ryan Donnelly, you will notice a slight twang in his voice! Ryan is not from around here,…
Above & Beyond at Tucker Hill Inn
Patty and Kevin Begin, Owners of The Tucker Hill Inn work really hard to create an experience for their guests…
Bridges Resort Open to All
There is simply nothing better after a nice day of skiing than to get in a hot tub to soak…
Best Places to Warm Up by the Fire in the MRV
Sometimes the best thing to do on a cold, winter day is to cuddle up next to a roaring fire.…
Pie Sunday at The Swanson Inn
On most Sunday afternoons the parking lots of our local inns tend to be emptying out as visitors head home…
Give the Gift of Giving
The holiday season is a great opportunity to give meaningful gifts that come back to support amazing local organizations that…