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“Pints for Parks” returns to honor & support Vermont State Parks’ 100th Anniversary at Camp Plymouth

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" Brewing up adventure” has long been the motto for Whetstone Beer Co ., and that spirit of adventure continues with Whetstone Beer’s recent acquisition by North Chair Brewing, LLC. The new ownership is excited to continue the Pints for Parks project, a partnership benefiting Vermont State Parks through Vermont Parks Forever, the foundation for Vermont State Parks. Pints for Parks kicks off the 100 th Anniversary of Vermont State Parks at Camp Plymouth State Park on June 29 th and 30 th where a new release will be available, the Golden Hour Helles Lager, both on draught and in special edition State Parks 100 th Anniversary label cans.   Pints for Parks is a collaboration between Whetstone Beer and Vermont State Parks. In years past, Whetstone has focused on a different State Park to create a unique, limited-edition beer celebrating a specific park. This year we are celebrating the entire state parks system given the yearlong nature of the centennial event, and a whole new

Collect Fun Stamps in New Parks Passport

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Discover the beauty of Vermont State Parks with the Parks Passport! Perfect for documenting your adventures, this 4" x 6"  booklet features 64 pages with blank spaces to record the park name, visit date, personal notes, and a spot for a specially designed park stamp.  With 49 participating parks to explore, your passport will be a cherished keepsake of your journeys.  Make sure to visit each park and collect every uniquely designed stamp at the contact station! How can you join the adventure? Purchase a passport the next time you go to a participating park to start your journey! All parks in the passport program sell copies of the passport except for Burton Island State Park, Green River Reservoir State Park, and Molly's Falls Pond State Park. You can also order a copy online for $5 plus shipping and handling. Purchase a Parks Passport online . Looking to get a head start on your passport? Visit day-use parks for FREE this weekend during  Vermont Days  on June 8th and 9th

Celebrate Vermont Days with Free Entrance to Vermont State Parks and State Historic Sites  

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  MONTPELIER, Vt. – As part of Vermont Days, t he State of Vermont is offering free admission to Vermont State Parks and Vermont State Historic Sites on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9 , 202 4 .   “ Vermont Days is a great way to explore Vermont , enjoy the warmer weather, and try something new this summer. We’re offering free admission to Vermont State Parks and State Historic Sites all weekend long,” said Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing Commissioner Heather Pelham.       The V ermont State Park system turns 100 years old this year. Celebrate Vermont Days by visiting one of Vermont's 55 state parks.     “ W e want to hear from our loyal Vermont State Park fans about what parks mean to them, and we're eager to welcome new visitors who haven't typically visited state parks before , ” said State Parks Director Nate McKeen . Mckeen also encourages people to join the anniversary celebration during Vermont Days and beyond . “ Share your parks stories, plan