Vermont is where we have family and friends who we love to visit, especially during the fall. The area has mountains, rivers, wildlife, and pristine forests without the crowds.
Vermont Stunning Fall Foliage
Barton
Barton, Vermont: Fall Foliage, Family Visit & the Lake Champlain Ferry to New York
Last Updated: May 2026
We made our way back to Barton, Vermont — a homecoming of sorts. It had been a couple of months since Jake and Sadie had seen each other, and at six months old Sadie had roughly doubled in size, which made playtime considerably more equal and considerably more energetic. Tired dogs, as any dog owner knows, are the very best dogs. We were glad to be back.
Barton, Vermont: Lake Willoughby, Northeast Kingdom & a New Puppy Named Sadie
Last Updated: May 2026
Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom is the state’s best-kept secret — a vast, largely undeveloped stretch of forests, farms, and glacial lakes that feels like it was left behind by time in the best possible way. We based ourselves in Barton to visit Sandy’s parents Rich and Sylvia, explore the stunning Lake Willoughby, and meet the newest member of their family: Sadie, an eight-week-old chocolate Labrador who immediately stole the show.
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