Vermont Northeast Kingdom Winter Carnival, Feb. 6-8

Our good friends from the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing sent us yesterday a list of some really great sounding events in February 2009. One event that stands out, from our perspective, is the Island Pond Winter Carnival, Feb 6-8, in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Events include a snow sculpture competition, ice skating, bon fire, children's' fishing derby, a snowshoe excursion up Bluff Mountain, sled racing and more. For specific times and locations for this special weekend, visit . For a comprehensive listing of events, log onto www.VermontVacation.com.