{"id":859,"date":"2025-07-08T14:48:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T14:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/xfernfts.com\/?p=859"},"modified":"2025-07-15T13:54:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T13:54:39","slug":"a-pond-lies-on-top-of-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/xfernfts.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/08\/a-pond-lies-on-top-of-it\/","title":{"rendered":"A Pond Lies on Top of it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a81729b062f355dd1199219849d9e0ea\"><strong>Conditions &amp; Atmosphere<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d5766e8b4fce87a3f94266737a1747f9\"><strong>Weather:<\/strong>&nbsp;Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Northwest wind around 6 mph.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-43d4c599d688f5a02810b0bcd034fd11\"><strong>Vibes:<\/strong>&nbsp;After a string of scorching days that had us all glued to the nearest AC unit or fan, the air finally turns the page. Today brings a&nbsp;refreshing break,<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>cooler temps, lighter breezes, and a reason to&nbsp;step outside and<strong> <\/strong>get moving.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>It&#8217;s a misty morning, don&#8217;t see no sun, but I know you&#8217;re out there somewhere, having fun.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ba7bee42051d97528de6cb7b63225a98\"><strong>Today\u2019s Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5e23d5538eefaf3139ae1d3f2def6050\"><strong>Main Activity:<\/strong>&nbsp;Smuggs I-Did-A-Cart. All ages. Adventure Tent. 1:00 pm \u2013 2:30 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-605ae5fa41688022fe2870d9668db5c4\"><strong>Special Event:<\/strong>&nbsp;Backyard Bash.&nbsp;Start the evening at 5:00 pm with Marko the Magician, whose mesmerizing tricks and illusions will delight guests of all ages. Enjoy a variety of classic lawn games on the green, perfect for some friendly competition. At 6:00 pm,&nbsp;<em>Jammin<\/em>\u2019&nbsp;<em>Sam<\/em>&nbsp;and his Acoustic Duo bring live music to the scene, creating a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Stick around afterward for our popular cornhole tournament, a favorite for both casual and competitive players. Grab a bite to eat with delicious food and drinks available for purchase outside from The Morse Mountain Grille. Or satisfy your sweet tooth at our S\u2019mores bar while relaxing by the bonfire!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-adcf8c68186d33385537d948bcf13ac6\"><strong>Insider Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6e3996d6aaab7da8890486d36e4b2db6\">Tomorrow is the Jeffersonville Farmers\u2019 Market. 4:00 pm \u2013 7:00 pm. Bring a reusable tote and get everything you\u2019ll need for a farm to table dinner in your condo. Or just eat there, either way it will be fresh, organic, and very Vermonty.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-700c85ae54ec76848b4eadb266a25faa\">Everything looks better through a fresh pair of sunglasses. Brighten the already stunning scenery with polarized lenses and maybe see that brookie swimming by in Sterling Pond. 3 Mountain Outfitters has a great selection of top brands like Smith, Maui Jim, Oakley, and my personal favorite Blender.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5c1dc5c25c5c2b3d7b0524cd50d65ae0\">Trent&#8217;s Bread is delivered on Tuesday. Grab a fresh loaf of Vermont Artisan Bread from The Country Store before they&#8217;re gone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-heading-s-5-font-size wp-elements-22f7c0ed8854789e3ea49e1804f747f6\"><strong>Hike, Breathe, Cast<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2e0f207c4edf30f8664011d4da252ecb\">Winding up the rugged trail behind Smugglers\u2019 Notch, you\u2019ll find a little alpine gem tucked into the mountains, Sterling Pond, Vermont\u2019s highest stocked trout pond. Fun fact, the 250 trout are transported to the pond via a chairlift ride. To check it out, take a short but steady climb, with lots of rock stairs to start. After an hour of hiking you&#8217;ll be at the top. There you&#8217;ll find stillness, spruce scent, and brook trout disturbing the water surface as they rise for a meal. Bring a rod if you\u2019ve got one (and a license), or just dip your toes and watch the mist lift off the pond like something out of&nbsp;<em>A River Runs Through It<\/em>. Dress in layers, keep a water bottle close, pack a snack or lunch, and don\u2019t forget to pause. The mountain has a way of speaking when we\u2019re quiet enough to listen.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smuggs.com\/resort-info\/hours\/\">Hours of Operation<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smuggs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CHECKIN_7_13_2025-R19.pdf\">Weekly Activity Guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-60b43b624ea1fd3d5af59c84e061887d\"><img src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/72x72\/1f4f2.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcf2\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" \/>&nbsp;Text Smuggs to 855-421-2279\u202ffor real-time alerts about weather updates, schedule changes, and more!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smuggs.com\/views-from-the-notch\/a-pond-lies-on-top-of-it\/\">A Pond Lies on Top of it<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smuggs.com\">Smugglers\u2019 Notch Resort Vermont<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text-justify mb-2\" >Conditions &amp; Atmosphere Weather:&nbsp;Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Vibes:&nbsp;After a string of scorching days that had us all glued to the nearest AC unit or fan, the air finally turns the page. 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