Vermont State Parks

A snowmobiler grooms the trail at Seyon Lodge State Park - Tiffany Soukup Vermont State Parks is pleased to announce the 2021 Best In Snow - Vermont State Parks Photo Contest . Contrary to what you might think, Vermont State Parks stay open for use all year long. Parks are great places to go for skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, sledding, fat biking, snowmobiling and more. We are seeking your best winter shots in VT State Parks! We are looking for high quality images in Vermont State Parks during the winter season from any year. There are two categories for the contest: scenic landscapes and action shots. Photos should feature portraits of people recreating in parks or scenic views from within the parks.  Prizes issued in each category:  1  –  $50 Vermont State Parks gift card 2 – 10-punch pass card   Please read the guidelines below before entering. All photographs must adhere to these standards. Eligibility The contest is open to the general publi...

Three hikers enjoy the view from Owl's Head - Bill Steele Vermont State Parks is pleased to announce the 2020 Falling for VT State Parks Photo Contest . We are seeking your best shots of the legendary foliage in VT State Parks!

By Eric Bouchard, Assistant Ranger, Maidstone State Park Guts, Gold and Glory: A phrase often used to portray the drive and determination of Olympic athletes in their pursuits of victory. It is because of their efforts and inspirational stories that we watch and support our country’s top competitors. We here at Maidstone State Park are no different. In an effort to show our support for our hometown Olympians and to also promote an active lifestyle for our country’s youth, we hosted our very own Maidstone Olympics, this past Sunday afternoon. With five events, individuals and teams competed to see who was the best of the best. Interestingly enough, we had individuals participate from both the US and Canada, making the competition that much more fierce. In the end, however, it was apparent that everyone was a winner. Prizes were awarded to top competitors, including donated and hand-crafted Gold, Silver, and Bronze wooden medallions. It was certainly an afternoon to be remembered....