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Winners Announced in the Falling for VT State Parks Photo Contest
The results are in for the 2021 Falling for VT State Parks photo contest. Congratulations to our winners! The photos (seen below) that received the most votes in each are as follows.
Voting is LIVE - 2021 Falling for VT State Parks Photo Contest
Foliage reflects at Ricker State Park - Mary Ellen Walker We received over 130 entries for the second annual Falling for VT State Parks photo contest! We've sorted through the field and narrowed it down to the top 20 finalists. We need your help to pick the top 3 photos. Head over to our Survey Monkey ballot to cast your vote! Polls close at 11:59pm on Monday October 18th, 2021. We will announce the winners as soon as practicable in the following week. Click here to vote now!
2021 Falling for Vermont State Parks Photo Contest
2020 Grand Prize winning image by Holly Weber. Vermont State Parks is pleased to announce the 2021 Falling for VT State Parks Photo Contest . We are seeking your best shots of the legendary foliage in VT State Parks!
In need of a foliage retreat? We've got the perfect spot!
Looking for beautiful scenery, plenty of hiking, and a taste of Vermont’s history? Coolidge State Park is the perfect spot for your next fall foliage escape. Coolidge State Park is located in Plymouth, Vermont and just a short drive away from Ludlow, Killington, Quechee, and Woodstock.
Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Launches Series of Public Events to Gather Feedback and Ideas for Statewide Climate Action Plan
MONTPELIER, Vt. – From hotter days to more frequent and intense storms, Vermont’s climate patterns are clearly shifting and impacting our state. This fall, state officials, local leaders and members of the Vermont Climate Council invite the public to attend one of several events to learn about the climate patterns are clearly shifting and impacting our state. This fall, state officials, local leaders and members of the Vermont Climate Council invite the public to attend one of several events to learn about the development of the state’s Climate Action Plan and help prioritize approaches.
'Fall' in love with state parks - Parks open through autumn
Paddlers at Brighton State Park enjoying fall colors. Days are getting shorter, nights are chilly and some stray trees have started to turn red, orange and gold. Summer may be over, but about half of our parks are open through Indigenous People’s Day, and a select few are open even later. Stop by for a visit and enjoy the cooler weather (and fewer bugs). Fall is a great time for camping, hiking, paddling, or getting in one final picnic before the earmuffs come on. Below is our late season operating list: Parks Open Until Sept 12 Stillwater Parks Open Until Sept 26 Camp Plymouth Parks Open Until October 11 Branbury Brighton Button Bay Coolidge Elmore Emerald Lake Fort Dummer Green River Reservoir Half Moon Pond Jamaica Kettle Pond Kingsland Bay Lake Carmi Lake St. Catherine Lake Shaftsbury Molly Stark New Discovery Niquette Bay Ricker Pond Waterbury Center Wilgus Woodford Parks Open Until October 16 Grand Isle Underhill - last camping day Parks Open Until...