In Vermont's Champlain Islands, where the land is flat and surrounded by water, ice fishing is a big deal this time of year. For Vermonter Bruce Batchelder, ice fishing has been an important part of his life for as long as he can remember.
A former educator and school administrator, Bruce and his wife Joanne have owned Holiday Harbor Lodge in North Hero for the past 16 years.
On a recent mid-February weekend, Bruce was particularly busy hosting a group of ice fishing enthusiasts for the 42nd annual Islands Ice Fishing Derby in northern Vermont.
In this episode of Happy Vermont, Bruce talks about what he loves most about this traditional sport that has deep roots in Vermont.
www.happyvermont.com
holidayharborlodge.com
Uncertain About the Future, Vermont Musician Roy MacNeil Lives for the Moment
Vermont Organic Dairy Farmer Abbie Corse Nurtures Her Family's Agricultural Roots
Charlie Emers Bakes Bread and Finds Happiness in Vermont
Vermont Cheesemaker and Literary Agent Angela Miller Learns the Meaning of Survival
An Innkeeper Finds Renewal in Ripton
The Joys and Challenges of Running a Vermont Country Store
Northeast Slopes: A Vintage, Volunteer-Run Ski Area
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Modern West
Concrete Pastures Podcast
The Atlas Obscura Podcast
Travel with Rick Steves
Too Niche?
پادکست رادیو ماجرا