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Parks Pilot Proof of Concept: Here's What We Know
In 2025, we launched a first-in-the-nation pilot program welcoming over 100,000 eligible Vermonters free day-use of all 55 Vermont State Parks.


Jim Fitzpatrick’s Summer of State Parks
Jim was in-need of a new project. In the summer of 2021, he found himself drawn to another worthy challenge: finally visiting every state park in Vermont—that’s 55 of them—in a single season.


Yearly Trip from the Suburbs
My husband and I grew up in Massachusetts, and have lived most of our lives here.


A Birthday Tradition
Every summer we have a tradition to do one of our child’s birthday parties there. He looks forward to having his party at crystal lake every single year!


My First Adventure
The rucksack was heavier than me, but I made it to the top of Mount Mansfield!


Memories Across the State
We camped at Mount Philo State Park. All was fine until I went sleep walking into the woods.


Annual End-of-School Trip
Burton Island is a special place for my friends and me.


Girl Scout Senior Roundup
In 1962, 10,000 Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from around the world attended the Girl Scout Senior Roundup at what would become Button Bay Sta


Camping at Branbury State Park Since 1980
Our family has been camping at Branbury State Park since 1980.


20+ Years of Camping at Burton Island State Park
In August of 2024 we had our camping dreams come true! Our family and 4 dogs, plus friends join us in Burton Island State Park!


40 Trips with Ruby
Over the past 9 years we have visited many parks in Vermont. My girl Ruby loved to camp or stay in a cabin.


A Tradition at Grand Isle State Park
My friend John & I have been going to Grande Isle State Park camping for over 40 years.


Celebrating 100 Years of Vermont State Parks: A Tribute to Mollie Beattie
Mollie Beattie was a pioneering leader in conservation, known for her dedication to protecting the environment.


Peaceful Mornings
I'm usually not an early riser, but something about sleeping in a cabin at the VT state parks just hits different.


Remote Camping at Kettle Pond
This summer we camped at a remote site for the first time, at Kettle Pond.


Ten Years of Labor Day Weekend Camping
This year, we celebrated TEN YEARS of Labor Day weekend tent camping together.


Biggest Fish to Date!
Our first time at Quechee State Park was highlighted by my seven-year-old son, Harrison, catching a 2-pound largemouth in the Gorge - his...


Married at New Discovery State Park
My husband and I got married last fall (09/09/23) we choose the Osmore Pond shelter at New Discovery State Park for our wedding and receptio


Married at Emerald Lake State Park
My family and I have been camping in Vermont state parks since I was a little kid. We love it so much that, in 2020, my husband and I...


Hiking Mount Olga Trail
On August 13th, my wife Sarah and I celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary in Vermont coming from Western New York. We stayed in...

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