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Know Your State Parks: Branbury

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Mount Philo State Park Public Meeting & Recreation Workshop

MONTPELIER - As part of the ongoing update of the long-range management plan for Mt. Philo State Park, the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation is hosting a recreation workshop meeting for the public.

Vote for Vermont in the Great Outdoors Month Video Contest 2016!

Fun fact: June is "Great Outdoors Month." It's official- check out the proclamation from the Governor! Each year, the American Recreation Coalition holds a Great Outdoors Month Video Competition nationwide to promote outdoor recreation. Vermont State Parks submitted a video and we were selected as a finalist in the competition, along with 10 others. Now, the public gets to vote to choose the 5 finalists.

Early Season Options at Vermont State Parks

Summer is almost here.... right? Well, we hope so! Are you looking to get out into the parks and do some camping, or just get out for the day? We hear you, and so are we. Being outside this time of year can be unpredictable. Days are either surprisingly warm or or quite cool, and most nights are still distinctly chilly. On the plus side: good views when trees don't yet have all their leaves, many opportunities to spot spring wildflowers and birds- plus, fewer bugs than later in the season!

Boat Greeter Coming to Waterbury Reservoir This Summer

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Have You Seen Me?

Local moth species, Archiearis infans, also known as The Infant. Day-flier. Reliable sign of early spring. Last spotted resting by a local trail near Coolidge State Park. Good at hiding unless disturbed so look carefully! 

You’re Invited to an Open House and Public Meeting to discuss Molly’s Falls State Park

Who: Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, Vermont Fish & Wildlife, and members of the public who have an interest in Molly’s Falls/ Marshfield Reservoir

Guest Blog: Vermont State Parks and All4One Partnership- Park Fun Club! by Kelsey Finnell

Mud Season Hiking -- What You Need to Know

Operation Wildlife Cam: Where The Wild Things Are at Seyon Lodge by Tiffany Soukup

My husband, Chris, and I have been the Innkeepers at Seyon Lodge State Park for the past three years. One aspect we love most about working in Vermont State Parks is living in a 27,000 acre state forest and observing the animals that also call this forest home.