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Home Away From Home
Our family has been camping at Branbury State Park 4th of July week since 1980.


A Rescue Dog Named Monday
Underhill State Park was where Monday first experienced snow, winter, and the confusing sport of backcountry skiing.


A Mission to Experience All 55
Since the 1980's, I have been on a mission to experience all 55 VT State Parks!


Venture VT Challenge Appreciation
I wanted to share how much I loved participating in the Venture VT Challenge each year!


Making a Vermont Memory
Many years ago I worked as an innkeeper at Seyon Lodge State Park...


A Special Place in Our Hearts
VT State Parks have held a special place in our hearts for as long as we can remember.


A Fond Memory
My mother, Betty Mercure, loved Kill Kare State Park in St.Albans


Some of My Fondest Memories
I’ve lived in Vermont all of my life and have been going to state parks all of my life. My friends and I would beg our parents on the...


An 8 Year Streak
This summer was the 8th straight summer of Daddy Daughter Camping. This 8 year streak has spanned 8 different Vermont State Parks. Lake...


60 Years of Enjoyment
Simply said, I’ve been enjoying a few of Vermont’s state parks for over 60 years, and it gets better every time - they are open for...


The Legend of Nana's Cabin
I discovered Camp Plymouth State Park when my grandchildren were too young to appreciate camping in tents! I rented a cabin and the...


The Joy of Being at Button Bay
As I arrive, heartache tugs knowing I will have to leave. But year after year I endure that pain for the joy of being at Button Bay. I...


I just love Vermont state parks!
My husband and I raised our 4 children camping all summer long. Now my husband has dementia and can no longer join me. I have 4 wonderful...


A Slice of Heaven on Earth
Where do I start this story? FORT DUMMER...MOLLY STARK...WOODFORD...ASCUTNEY... I guess it must be at Jamaica State Park. It truly is our...


Great in All Weather
I love Vermont. I love the great outdoors. Vermont State Parks are simply the best place to be, in my opinion, no matter the weather....


1st Day Hikes
My family and I go on “first day hikes” every year on 1/1! Our oldest was happy to walk to dog, and our youngest was bummed she was being...


30 Year Tradition
We have been camping in the Vermont State Parks for over 30 years and we spend nearly every September camping for two weeks-one week in...


Burton Island Expert
During their summer school vacations when my children were growing up, I would take them to Burton Island for 4 days to give their Mom a...


An Annual Tradition
Labor Day is always set aside on our calendars: it’s an annual trip for our family friends to camp together. (We believe we’re now on our...


Beautiful Sunset at Branbury State Park
We love Vermont State Parks. During our first season with our new camper, we visited Branbury State Park on the shores of Lake Dunmore....

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