Vermont Parks Forever

Vermont Parks Forever, the only non-profit foundation for Vermont’s 55 state parks, is excited to announce the success of its first-in-the-nation, privately funded pilot program that provided over 30,000 free day-use visits to Vermont State Parks in 2025. This program, for eligible Vermonters with lower income, will continue in 2026.

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.

As we begin 2026, we’re feeling incredibly grateful for our donors!