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Love at first sight only begins to explain Jeff Schneiderman's continuing romance with the splendor of Vermont. A trip there with his wife 25 years ago yielded their first gorgeous views of Lake Champlain and lush mountain vistas, leading them to leave the West Coast for life in the Green Mountain State. In this autumn edition of our "God's Country" feature, see why Jeff says, "Vermont is brimming with surprises."
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