Vermont is a small New England state that ranks as the second smallest of the fifty United States (based on population and land area). It is noted for the Green Mountains to the west and Lake Champlain in the northwest and is bordered by Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and the Canadian province of Quebec.
Vermont was the 14th state to join the United States. The western part of the state was originally home to a small population of Algonquian-speaking tribes, including the Mohican and Abenaki peoples.
State Animal: Morgan Horse
State Bird: Hermit Thrush
State Butterfly: Monarch
State Insect: Honey Bee
State Flower: Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)
State Tree: Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum), which is the source of maple syrup, Vermont's most famous export.
State Song: "These Green Mountains" written by composed by Diane Martin and arranged by Rita Buglass Gluck.
State Mineral: Talc
State Stone: Marble, Granite and Slate
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Please only suggest sites at this State level that are about the state as a whole, such as agencies, organizations or entities whose operation is generally limited to the entire state. This can include sites that have several offices throughout the state, but may serve local areas.
Suggest sites to the appropriate Region category for entities whose operational area is specifically limited to the region, and to County categories for entities whose operational area is specifically limited to the county. Most sites will be listed by Locality where they are relevant to the locality and its vicinity and have a "brick and mortar" operation in the locality, and/or where the operational area has significance only to the locality and its vicinity.
Sites listed in the Arts and Entertainment category include statewide guides, directories, businesses or organizations with relevance to artistic, cultural, and entertainment activities, events or institutions. Topics include architecture, art, dance, music, photography, theater, performing arts venues, museums, galleries, libraries, movies, and cultural events.
Only statewide guides, directories, businesses with locations in, or organizations with members in more than one county or region of Vermont belong in this category. Sites with locations in or information relevant to more than one County, City or Town should be submitted to the most appropriate Region. or County.
The majority of sites should be submitted to a Locality based on the physical location of the business or organization.
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Sites listed in the Business and Economy category include statewide guides, directories, businesses or organizations with relevance to the business and economy of the state. This includes multiple location commercial sites which offer, sell or promote products and/or services to consumers along with the business organizations that support them, information on the economic status and trends for the state, and associations which provide economic growth and development opportunities.
Only statewide guides, directories, businesses with locations in, or organizations with members in more than one county or region of Vermont belong in this category. Sites with locations in or information relevant to more than one County, City or Town should be submitted to the most appropriate Region. or County.
The majority of sites should be submitted to a Locality based on the physical location of the business or organization.
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Links to specific Vermont County subcategories are found here. There are 14 counties in the state. Each county has a shire town which is the administrative center of the county.
Only regional guides, directories, organizations with members located in, or information on ALL Counties are listed here. Information which pertains to only one town or city should be submitted to the appropriate County or Locality.
Sites listed in the Education category include statewide guides, directories, businesses or organizations relevant to institutions of learning, educational programs, opportunities and/or resources in Vermont.
Only statewide guides, directories, businesses with locations in, or organizations with members in more than one county or region of Vermont belong in this category. Sites with locations in or information relevant to more than one County, City or Town should be submitted to the most appropriate Region. or County.
The majority of sites should be submitted to a Locality based on the physical location of the business or organization.
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Only sites with government activities specific to the entire state of Vermont belong in this category. Note: Campaign sites should be submitted to Society and Culture/Politics/Candidates and Campaigns.
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Guides and Directories are resource sites which provide general information on the state, such as business, education, shopping, entertainment, culture, sports, real estate, transportation, religion, media, government, employment and/or tourism.
Only statewide guides and directories covering more than one county or region of Vermont belong in this category. Note: Guides covering specific topic areas should be submitted to the appropriate subcategory i.e. Business and Economy, Travel and Tourism, etc.
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This category is for sites offering statewide information regarding doctors, care providers, hospitals, dentists, optical, chiropractors, mental health, alternative medicine, nutrition, fitness, pharmacies, conditions and diseases, consultants, emergency services, local health employment, and health-related associations and professional groups.
Sites offering statewide health-related guides or information, organizations or businesses with locations in, or relevance to more than one Region or County in Vermont belong in this category.
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Cities and towns are organized alphabetically. Please select the alpha-subcategory that represents the first letter of your locality''s name.
Sites listed here will be about the specific locality and its vicinity. This includes entities with a "brick and mortar" operation in the locality, and/or where the operational area has significance only to the locality and its vicinity.
Sites listed in the Maps and Views category include maps, photographs, illustrations, webcams or any type of visual representation of the entire state of Vermont.
Only statewide guides, directories, businesses with locations in, or organizations with members in more than one county or region of Vermont belong in this category. Sites with locations in or information relevant to more than one County, City or Town should be submitted to the most appropriate Region. or County.
The majority of sites should be submitted to a Locality based on the physical location of the business or organization.
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Regional Category Editing Guidelines
Sites listed in the News and Media category include newspapers, radio and television stations, magazines, e-zines and other publications specific to Vermont.
Only statewide guides, directories, businesses with locations in, or organizations with members in more than one county or region of Vermont belong in this category. Sites with locations in or information relevant to more than one County, City or Town should be submitted to the most appropriate Region. or County.
The majority of sites should be submitted to a Locality based on the physical location of the business or organization.
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Only statewide guides, directories, businesses with locations in, or organizations with members in more than one county or region of Vermont belong in this category. Sites with locations in or information relevant to more than one County, City or Town should be submitted to the most appropriate Region. or County.
The majority of sites should be submitted to a Locality based on the physical location of the business or organization.
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Only regional guides, directories, organizations with members located in, or information on a specific Region are listed here. Information which pertains to only one town or city should be submitted to the appropriate County or Locality.
Consider helping on-line Vermont grow by volunteering to edit in your home town category. See Becoming an Editor for more information.
Links to specific Vermont Region subcategories are found here. Vermont is divided into four main tourism regions. They are: Central Vermont, Champlain Valley, Northeast Kingdom and Southern Vermont.
Sites listed in the Science and Environment category contain information about Vermont's natural environment as well as scientific activities and organizations specific to the state.
Only statewide guides, directories, businesses with locations in, or organizations with members in more than one county or region of Vermont belong in this category. Sites with locations in or information relevant to more than one County, City or Town should be submitted to the most appropriate Region. or County.
The majority of sites should be submitted to a Locality based on the physical location of the business or organization.
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Sites listed in the Society and Culture category reflect the ideas and values of the Vermont community: its people, history, social resources, organizations and institutions.
Only statewide guides, directories, businesses with locations in, or organizations with members in more than one county or region of Vermont belong in this category. Sites with locations in or information relevant to more than one County, City or Town should be submitted to the most appropriate Region. or County.
The majority of sites should be submitted to a Locality based on the physical location of the business or organization.
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Sites listed in the Transportation category include information on all modes of public transportation, including bus, air, rail, water, roads and highways.
Only statewide guides, directories, businesses with locations in, or organizations with members in more than one county or region of Vermont belong in this category. Sites with locations in or information relevant to more than one County, City or Town should be submitted to the most appropriate Region. or County.
The majority of sites should be submitted to a Locality based on the physical location of the business or organization.
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Sites listed in the Travel and Tourism category include area resources provided for the benefit of those traveling to or within the region, as well as information on attractions and activities of interest to the traveler.
Only statewide guides, directories, businesses with locations in, or organizations with members in more than one county or region of Vermont belong in this category. Sites with locations in or information relevant to more than one County, City or Town should be submitted to the most appropriate Region. or County.
The majority of sites should be submitted to a Locality based on the physical location of the business or organization.
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Sites listed in the Weather category include information on local forecast, current conditions, storm warnings, rainfall, snowfall or other meteorological data.
Only statewide guides, directories, businesses with locations in, or organizations with members in more than one county or region of Vermont belong in this category. Sites with locations in or information relevant to more than one County, City or Town should be submitted to the most appropriate Region. or County.
The majority of sites should be submitted to a Locality based on the physical location of the business or organization.
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