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Why Vermont?!

A Few Reasons Why Vermont Is Hands-Down The Best State In The Northeast

If you live here, you already know that VT is the best state in the Northeast. From charming towns to extraordinary people, this little state sure has it all. Check out some of the reasons why we love it and be sure to add your own in the comments.

Low crime rates

Safety first! When you look at reports like this one in the Burlington Free Press about safety, Vermont usually tops the list among all other states.

Wide open spaces

If you’re not one for crowds, then Vermont is the place for you. We have the second lowest population in the country, and even the state capital of Montpelier has less than 8,000 residents!

Location, location, location!

If you’re looking for a city fix, New York, Boston and Montreal are all within driving distance.

Year-round outdoor activities

If you love to embrace the outdoors, skiing, hiking, biking, swimming and more await! Not to mention stunning scenery while you do it!

Community matters

From helping neighbors to our annual Green Up Day, Vermont communities are always ready to lend a helping hand.

Fresh Foods

Vermont has always been a leader in the farm to table movement, and fresh foods are available to everyone at the local shops and farmers markets.

Naturally fun

Vermont is full of great swimming holes which are a natural – and free – way to cool down on a hot day.

Endless hiking

You can always find a hiking trail nearby, no matter where you are in the Green Mountain State. Fresh air? No problem!

World famous foliage

Hands down, Vermont has the best foliage not in just the Northeast, but in the world. Yes, the world!

Museums

You’ll find museums that embrace the outdoors and some of the most remarkable and unique exhibits here.

Vermont Maple Syrup

Vermont Maple Syrup is incredible and we use it on just about anything. After all, life is sweeter here!

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2018 Toyota Prius

Meet the modern legend of hybrid efficiency!

The Prius name has become something of a legend in the automotive community, as it was one of the first vehicles to make hybrid vehicle technology mainstream. Since then, it has become the most popular and famous of all the hybrids on the road.

Hybrid power

The Toyota Prius is synonymous with fuel efficiency thanks to its hybrid powertrain system. Each 2018 Prius, regardless of trim level, comes with the same engine under the hood.

The powerplant for the Prius starts with a 1.8-liter, four-cylinder aluminum double-overhead-cam engine, which produces 95 horsepower and 105 lb-ft of torque. This gas engine is combined with a sealed nickel-metal hydride battery and an electric drive motor, which puts out 71 horsepower and 120 lb-ft of torque. This system creates a net 121 horsepower, all of it transferred to the front wheels through an electronically-controlled continuously variable transmission.

That powertrain delivers fuel efficiency numbers of 54 mpg in the city, 50 mpg on the highway and 52 mpg combined.*

Many Prius models

Since the Prius is so popular, Toyota has generated many different trim levels to appeal to different drivers’ desires. The base-level Prius One offers the impressive efficiency of the Prius at a price available to most drivers. From there, features are added across the remaining trim levels:  Two, Three and Four.

Special trims

For 2018, Prius also comes in special versions for the Two, Three and Four models.

For the Prius Two, the special trim is called the Two Eco. This iteration replaces the standard nickel-metal hydride battery with a lithium-ion version to offer even better gas mileage of up to 58 mpg in the city, 53 mpg on the highway and 56 mpg combined.**

For both the Prius Three and Four, the upgraded trim levels are called the Three Touring and Four Touring, respectively. Each takes its mainstream trim and adds several features, including unique suspension tuning, integrated fog lights, LED accent lights, 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels and a distinctive rear bumper treatment.

No matter what the trim level or battery type, the 2018 Toyota Prius continues the nameplate’s legacy as the absolute ideal example of hybrid efficiency.

*2018 EPA-estimated 54 city/50 highway/52 combined mpg for Prius. Actual mileage will vary.

**2018 EPA-estimated 58 city/53 highway/56 combined mpg for Prius Two Eco. Actual mileage will vary.

 

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Best bike trails in New England

New England is one of the most tranquil, beatific regions in the United States, offering everything from calm seaside vistas to hallowed grounds of history. One of the best ways to take in as much of New England’s beauty as possible is from the seat of a bicycle, and these six trails are among the most rewarding.

Minuteman Commuter Bikeway (Massachusetts)

Cruising along the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway is an exercise in time travel. America’s Revolutionary Rail Trail is set upon an out-of-commission railroad right of way and extends through four areas: Lexington, Bedford, Cambridge and Arlington. As you pedal along this 10-mile path, you’ll traverse several points of interest with great historical significance. This includes Lexington Center, known as the Birthplace of American Liberty; the Hancock Clark House, where Paul Revere and William Dawes warned Samuel Adams and John Hancock that the British were coming; and Old Schwamb Mill, the oldest still-functioning mill in the United States.

Blackstone River Bikeway (Rhode Island)

The Blackstone River Bikeway covers 16.5 miles, including 11.6 miles of continuous trail stretching from Cumberland to Woonsocket and 4.7 miles of trail between Pawtucket and Providence. It tends to follow the Blackstone River for much of its length, offering up views of everything from marshes and waterfalls to the Blackstone Canal and Pratt Dann. Perhaps the most interesting part of the ride is the former Lonsdale Drive-In, which is now a restored wetland but still boasts the restored drive-in theater’s sign.

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