Vermont State Parks

The Japanese Garden at Taconic Mountains  Ramble State Park in Winter - Rebecca Roy When the weather isn’t sunny and 75, it’s easy to hunker down indoors. For those who brave the chill, bundling up and getting outdoors can benefit body, mind, and spirit! The Vermont State Parks are a great place to find some much-needed natural beauty and solitude during these darker months. Need some recommendations on where to start? Check out selected favorite hikes from parks staff, foresters, and recreation specialists around the state with varying levels of difficulty and length. 

A chickadee eats from a snowy feeder at Knight Point. Is your New Year’s resolution to spend more time outside, but you need a little motivation to brave the cold?  Whether you’re at home or in  a state park , j oining an online wildlife watching community is a great way to learn more about the natural world, to connect with other nature enthusiasts, and to encourage yourself to get outside this winter.