Samantha Watson

Brian Boland, eccentric ballooning legend of the Northeast, was a mentor to most of the Vermont-based pilots today. He died in a ballooning accident in July of 2021. More than a year later, the ballooning community is still feeling the loss.

As tourists flock to Vermont to leaf peep, many turn to fall foliage reports for advice on where see peak colors. A group of volunteer Vermonters known as the “Leaf Squad” play an integral role in creating state-wide fall foliage reports.