Vermont State Parks

Four new campground cabins will be ready for use in Woodford State Park starting this spring, but right now two of them are nameless. So, we're having a cabin naming contest! The cabins have to be named after native Vermont flowers. So, all you have to do is tell us which flowers we should choose and why! The other two have already been named Gentian and Trillium so all other flower names are available. Send your entry to: parks@state.vt.us with "Cabin naming contest" in the subject. In the email include your name, address, and your names and explanations by March 1, 2012. You can also mail entries to us at 103 South Main Street, 10 South, Waterbury, VT 05671. The lucky winners will be announced mid-March. As their prize, they will able to stay for two nights in their named cabin, and we’ll also post a framed write up and photo in the cabin all season! You can make history and decide what these cabins should be called – forever! Good luck and let the "Names...

Nothing hits the spot more than a warm bowl of chili on these chilly days. One of the most popular events here at the Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation is the annual Chili Cook-Off. Five submissions to the Cook-Off made for tough competition; however, one recipe stood out as being worthy of winning 1st prize. Paul Frederick, Wood Utilization Forester, won by popular vote and willingly is sharing his coveted dish. **Winning Recipe** Moose Sausage Chili 1.5 lbs Moose Breakfast Sausage (venison sausage or a combination of lean ground beef and McKenzie Bag Sausage works too) 2 cans kidney beans 2 cans tomatoes (16 oz cans), drained 2 cups spaghetti sauce (use your favorite) 2 medium onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 2 green peppers, chopped 1 Tsp salt 1 Tsp black pepper 1 Tsp cumin seed 2 Tbsp chili powder Franks Hot Sauce (to taste) Note: Any left-over vegetables you find in the fridge such as green beans, peas or broccoli all are good to use too. Directions: ...