Vermont is a state in the Northeastern United States. It borders Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, New York to the west and the Canadian province of Quebec to the north.

The state is 160 miles long and 80 miles wide and is the smallest state by population in the nation. It is famed for its production of maple syrup, producing over 500,000 gallons a year. Forty years are required to grow a sugar maple tree large enough to tap the syrup. A tree, ten inches in diameter, is considered minimum tappable size for one tap and it takes 4-5 taps to produce enough maple sap (40 gallons) to produce one gallon of syrup.

As you drive across Vermont, you appreciate the real beauty of the state, particularly at this time of year when the trees are changing colour. But it’s not until you stop, that you realize that you are able to enjoy the magnificent rolling hills and mountains because of the unrestricted view – billboard advertising is not allowed in the state! (billboard advertising are the adverts placed on a really tall stands that sit everywhere along roadways across the US).

This hedge-row was outside the supermarket that I visited today. I couldn’t resist taking a picture as the autumn red-colour is simply stunning!

Your question? The capital of Vermont is Montpelier. Montpelier is the only state capital in the nation that does not have a what?

I’ll include the answer in tomorrow’s blog!