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Cheap Thrills: Free (And Low-Cost) Fun In Vermont This Summer

People of all abilities can find hiking trails to suit them in Vermont. (Some are muddier than others.)
Patti Daniels
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VPR
People of all abilities can find hiking trails to suit them in Vermont. (Some are muddier than others.)

These long summer days in Vermont are fantastic, but how do you get the most out of the season without breaking the bank? We crowd-sourced your ideas for inexpensive — better yet, free! — ways to enjoy summer.

Some of the ideas we've got covered include:

And we heard from listeners!  You told us about summer concerts on the town green, swimming holes, favorite hikes, cruising the free samples from artisan food vendors and scores more ideas.

Broadcast live on Friday, July 14, 2017 at noon; rebroadcast 7 p.m.
 

Patti is an integral part of VPR's news effort and part of the team that created Vermont Edition. As executive producer, Patti supervises the team that puts Vermont Edition on the air every day, working with producers to select and research show ideas, select guests and develop the sound and tone of the program.
Ric was a producer for Vermont Edition and host of the VPR Cafe.
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