Killington Peak - basking emerald green in the August sun.

Killington Peak - basking emerald green in the August sun.

....thinking about what to do this weekend?

There really isn't any other choice... Killington and the Green Mountains are just resplendent in August. And there is a lot "to do". On the mountain, the "Cooler in the Mountains" series features Vermont based jam band Twiddle. The concert starts at 3:30 on Saturday at the K1 Base Lodge.

The Circus is also in town.....no not the clowns who represent us in Washington. Thankfully they are all in Iowa this weekend. No it's "Circus Smirkus" at Pico Mountain with shows on Sunday and Monday. "Circus Smirkus", now in its 23 year, is a traveling youth circus designed to inspire young people to engage in life-changing adventures.

This weekend is also the 50th birthday of "Art in the Park" hosted by the Chaffee Art Center in Main Street Park in Rutland. The Chaffee Art Center was built by George Thrail Chaffee, the eponymous great grand father to the skier Suzy Chaffee. "Art in the Park" brings artists from all over the north country to Rutland to show their work in a juried exhibition. Roughly 80 artists working in all different types of media and materials will be on hand for "Art in the Park".

And of course, if you want something a little more participatory than attending a concert, a circus, of an art show...the mountain with its peaceful hiking trails awaits. Or you can chase the little white ball down the fairways on any of the 18 golf courses within a 30 minute drive of Killington...or paddle a kayak on Kent Pond...or...

So much to do... so little time. Where ever you may be, keep it in the fairway, and don't forget your sun screen!