The Green Mountain State boasts a rich equestrian history that began with schoolteacher Justin Morgan’s famous horse and has grown since to encompass a wide array of stories and achievements STORY BY SUE GREENALL Vermont wrote itself into the history books when the Green Mountain Boys mounted up their Morgan horses and rode into the Civil War. Some say those horses made such an impact that it won the war. It did impress enough for the U.S. Calvary to establish a Morgan breed

Orvis has been the first name in fly fishing for as long as anyone can remember. The family-owned, Manchester-based retail and mail order firm turns 170 this year. The Orvis family started the business in Manchester in 1856 and operated it until 1939. The Perkins family, which currently owns Orvis, has been steering the ship since 1965.

The Green Mountain Club’s Visitor Centers and rustic rental cabins serve as ideal gateways to Vermont hiking and outdoor exploration

Rome Snowboards carves a bold path for snowboarding’s future with innovative technology and striking design.