You know doubt heard of and/or seen some of the pictures and videos of the destruction Irene inflicted in limited areas in Vermont. But it’s very important to point out that nearly all northern and central communities were completely spared or had very minimal impact from the storm or subsequent flooding. In fact, nearly all the tourist areas were spared completely and the few that weren’t are very quickly rebuilding and recovering.
All the areas I most frequently take visitors to have had no damage or flooding at all. All but one of my favorite stops are absolutely untouched and look just as they did before the storm! The high winds never materialized and the flooding was limited to very low lying areas that are mostly in the Southern counties and nearly all the locations directly impacted by flooding weren’t that photogenic anyway.
Vermont is very much open for business and you wouldn’t even know there was a storm here if you bypass the southern counties by taking any of the interstates.
Vermonters need your help as the perception propagated by the media is that the entire state has been affected and many people are needlessly canceling their reservations and plans to visit Vermont this leaf and winter season. Even if you we’re planning on visiting the southern counties its unnecessary to change your plans. By mid-late month all major roads that were damaged will be made drivable again. Only a very small handful of areas which you likely wouldn’t have wanted to visit anyway will be difficult to get to.
All the landmarks, landscapes and trees will be just as beautiful as any past season. We will probably even have an incredible leaf season as all the rain and moisture in the ground usually leads to more vidid colors.
So keep your plans or make plans to come to Vermont this fall and winter. You’ll have an incredibly great time, make lots of impressive photographs, and help Vermonters by making up for all the silly chickens that were too easily scared off by the sensationalist media desperate to fill their broadcast day with content.
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Thanks for getting the word out, Steve. Vermont needs its precious tourism now more than ever!
From the southern part of the state: I’m going to let the “weren’t that photogenic anyway” crack slide (in the spirit of community and recovery) and let your readers decide. The roads are getting better by the day down here. Expect delays, detours and lots of equipment but come on down! Bring your cameras. We’re kind of pretty, too.