Harpoon Octoberfest Road Race, October 8th

As if you needed an excuse at all to visit Vermont in the fall, we have yet another exciting announcement! The Harpoon Brewery (located up the street from Leave No Trace Cabin in Windsor, Vermont) is going to be held Sunday October 8 2017!  This is one of many events that happen in the Fall in Vermont - bike rides and races on these challenging hills and back roads, all to benefit The Friends of Norris Cotton Cancer Center. What a great cause!

Currently registration is open for both competitors and volunteers. So even if you are not a cyclist yourself you can volunteer and share in a part of all the action! (And trust us, this is usually a very fun and exciting day!)  You can also take time to enjoy the beautiful fall foliage after the event at Leave No Trace Cabin. Currently, October 11th-20th is open and should be prime foliage! To learn more about other available dates and how to book visit: http://leavenotracecabin.com/

Ascutney Mountain Bike Race Coming Up Sept. 24th! Stay at Leave No Trace!

Here at Leave No Trace Cabin we welcome visitors of all varieties! We especially love to help cater to our local and visiting cyclists who come in for the many races held in the surrounding areas. One of those such races is the Ascutney Mountain 25th Annual Vermont 50 Mountain Bike/Ultra-Run.

Folks from all over gather the last weekend of September every year to race this challenging and Vermont-Scenic Course. Racers can sign up for a 50 Mile Mtn Bike, 50 Mile Run, 50 K Run, Team Relay and a Free Kids Fun Race. The race starts and ends at Mount Ascutney Resort in Brownsville VT, less than a half hour away from Leave No Trace Cabin. Plus the best part is that race proceeds benefit Vermont Adaptive! (To learn more visit the event link here.)

If you are thinking of coming to visit or participate in this great race, we do have the last 2 weekends in September available. To learn more about Leave No Trace and other open dates, visit our website at: http://leavenotracecabin.com/

10 Tips for Shooting Autumn Foliage

Are you a professional or amateur landscape photographer looking to expand your portfolio with some stunning fall foliage? If so, you're in luck! Leave No Trace Cabin in Hartland, Vermont has a few rental dates open in late September and October. You can come stay at the cabin and enjoy the gorgeous foliage that is right on the horizon!

If you are an amateur looking for some tips to take great fall foliage shots we are sharing this featured article from Nikon.com, to enhance your foliage photos and share some tricks of the trade:

10 Tips for Shooting Autumn Foliage: A Checklist for Great Fall Color Photos

If you want to book one of our available dates to come take foliage photos contact us today by visiting: http://leavenotracecabin.com/

The Thrill of Dogsledding Firsthand!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see the incredible teamwork and fluidity of a dog sledding team? Have you ever wanted to experience it firsthand? Well now you can! Just 10 miles from Leave No Trace Cabin in Windsor, Vermont are the Braeburn Siberians! Come stay with us and get a chance to visit the Braeburn Siberians and take a dogsled tour of Vermont! This is an incredible once in a lifetime experience you surely won't want to miss!

Braeburn offers a 30-minute ride or a two-hour excursion through beautiful Vermont countryside. Learn more about them here: http://www.braeburnsiberians.com/

To book your stay at Leave No Trace Cabin, contact us here: http://leavenotracecabin.com/

Fall Foliage Bike Tour Central Vermont...Plan your trip now!

Good morning everyone!

We wanted to share with you a great resource to help you plan out your fall foliage trip to Vermont! Thanks to the website Foliage-Vermont.com, Wilfred has mapped out a 25-mile bike tour for eager enthusiasts and bikers alike to be able to view the spectacular colors that Mother Nature gives us each year. And of course, the tour is mainly in central Vermont and the Woodstock area, so if you wanted to break up the trip or have somewhere to stay you can visit Leave No Trace Cabin!

We are the perfect place to rest up before the trip or the best place to unwind and take it all in after you've completed the tour. We have two weeks available this fall, one in September and one in October. Both weeks will offer something different with the fall foliage this year so you won't want to miss out!

To learn more about the Central Vermont Fall Foliage Bike Tour, visit the website with tour details here.   To book your stay with us in either September or October, visit our website, http://leavenotracecabin.com/.

BOOK NOW! Sept.10-17th or Oct. 20-27th and use the Foliage Tracker!

We have exciting news! September 10-17th and Oct. 20-27th are available at Leave No Trace Cabin and guess what? Both weeks fall into the "peak foliage" time here in Vermont! 

Many have argued that Vermont is one of the most scenic and stunning states to view fall foliage. With a variety of tree types, leaf shapes and foliage colors this is something you won't want to miss! Luckily for you we still have two separate weeks available during our fall foliage viewing season. Of course there is no perfect time for foliage and we can't predict mother nature, but if you are looking for a comfortable, clean getaway with all the amenities you might need while enjoying this year's foliage, Leave No Trace Cabin might be for you! 

If you are a major foliage enthusiast, we also found this neat foliage tracker tool you can use from foliage-vermont.com. Take a look here and have fun! 

Want to go ahead and book the September week or the October week? CLICK HERE to learn more about Leave No Trace!

So Over The Beach?? We Have Your Answer!

Good afternoon!

"The summertime beach vacation is a much-awaited annual tradition for many. As soon as the weather turns warm, families, couples, and singles alike, flock to shorelines near and far. Don’t get us wrong -- the beach will always hold a special place in our hearts. But when sandy toes and sunburn get to be too much, here are ten great alternatives to the typical beach getaway." (Oyster.com)

Are you and your family tired of going to the beach every year for your vacation? What about popular tourist destinations...are you looking for a change? In this article from Oyster.com, they recommend 10 amazing non-beach alternatives for summer vacation and guess where is #7 on the
list?? That's right, Vermont!!

 "Known for its ski resorts, Vermont is often overlooked when it comes to choosing summer vacation destinations. But the summer months offer many activities for the adventurous traveler, and if there’s one word that describes Vermont, it's "scenic." Winding roads along rolling hills allow for vistas of tumbling streams, lovely villages, and thick woods, and if days filled with mountain biking, zip lining, golfing, and swimming sound appealing, you'll love this New England getaway." (https://www.oyster.com/articles/32216-so-over-the-beach-10-amazing-non-beach-alternatives-for-a-summer-getaway/ )

If you are looking for a new place to start a family tradition or want to explore one of the greatest states New England has to offer, come stay with us! Leave No Trace Cabin located in Woodstock, Vermont is a year-round vacation cabin with all the amenities while still being able to connect and appreciate nature. Learn more and book online today at: http://leavenotracecabin.com/