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Vermont Skydiving Adventures

Does the thought of a weekend with your parents make you want to jump out of a plane? If so, you might consider seeing the fall foliage for which Vermont is famous from a whole new angle. Leap on over to Vermont Skydiving Adventures, located at 4369 Rt. 17 in West Addison, Vt. for an uncoventional family bonding experience. Open from 9 a.m. to sunset all weekend, you'll have plenty of time to make the jump between lunch and Capitol Steps. (Don't forget your parachute!)


Who needs Fire and Ice? Try some moose.

If you are having trouble getting a table at one of the local eateries, consider leaving the world of reservations and menus behind and opt for a less-conventional, true-Vermont meal. Take a look at the many hearty dinners being served up on Saturday, Oct. 13:

-Roast Pork Supper at the Salisbury Congregational Church at 4:45, 6 or 7:15 p.m.

-Homegrown Dinner in Shoreham, 5-8 p.m. (No location was specified, but the town isn't that big...)

-Turkey Dinner at the United Methodist Church in Brandon, 5-7 p.m.

-Wild Game Dinner in Neshobe Sportsman clubhouse on Frog Hollow Road in Brandon, 5-7 p.m. (If you've ever wondered what moose tastes like, now's your chance to try it!)

-Chicken Pie Supper at the Ferrisburgh Center Community United Methodist Church, 5:30 p.m.

-Thanksgiving Supper at the United Methodist Church in Vergennes, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (They say they'll have 'all the fixings,' but does that include moose?)

-Brandon Rotary Annual Rotary Dinner at the Brandon Inn, 6 p.m., social hour, 7 p.m. dinner.


Embrace the Cheesiness

If you thought Cabot cheese was something unique, think again. There are over 38 different cheese producers in Vermont, virtually all of whom offer visitors a glimpse at their cheesy process. If you and your parents are choosy about your cheese, follow the Vermont Cheese Trail to dairy-induced bliss:

-Champlain Valley Creamery in Vergennes (802-877-2950)

-Orb Weaver Farm in New Haven (802-877-3755)

-Bingham's Farm in Middlebury (802-388-7249)

-Twig Farm in West Cornwall (802-462-3363)