Vermont State Parks

Join Vermont State Parks on  Sunday April 28th and May 4th for a hike in  Niquette Bay State Park while looking at spring wildflowers. Niquette Bay State Park is home to many wildflower colonies that put on a beautiful show for just a few weeks this time of year. Let’s hunt for wildflowers in the Park from 10am – 12pm on Sunday, April 28 and Saturday, May 4.  Bring your camera and any wildflower guide books along for an informative hike through the park with Park Ranger Lisa Liotta.  Space is limited, please phone the park at 802.893.5210 to RSVP.  *Please keep doggies at home or in the car for these hikes in order to protect these fragile species. From Niquette Bay Ranger Lisa Liotta: Today, I found the first spring ephemerals of 2013 in the Park.  Spring ephemerals are perennial wildflowers that are the first of the season to appear.  The word “ephemeral” means short lived, fleeting, transitory;  and it is a very apt adjec...

Its looking like perfect hiking weather for National Trails Days this Saturday! Check out our favorite hiking links below: Our favorite parks for hiking: Top 5 Parks for Hiking Looking to get kids out hiking for the first time? Check out Family-Friendly Hikes Want to hike with your dog? Here is what you need to know:  Pets in the Parks Did you know there are a bunch of Trail Maps and Guides online that you can download? Check out our Publications Page Want to climb some of the most popular summits in Vermont? Check out hiking maps for Camel's Hump , West Side of Mount Mansfield , East Side of Mount Mansfield and Mount Ascutney ? How about a beautiful, quiet nature trail? See our guide to Nature Trails New to hiking?  Learn about Hiking Safety Tips You also might want to check out some friends of ours: Green Mountain Club , for Long Trail and its side trails Local Motion , for trails of all kinds Moosalamoo National Recreation Area for many trai...