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February 3, 2016
December 9, 2015
December 8, 2015
December 3, 2015
Throwback Thursday: The 1967 Lumberjack Roundup
A co-worker found an old issue of Vermont Life magazine while cleaning out his parents' house and brought it in to show us.
Of particular interest was the article on the 1967 Lumberjack Roundup, included below for your enjoyment.
The event drew thousands of people each year to Branbury State Park and included rousing activities such as the Greased Pole Climb, Watermelon Scramble, and of course sawing, chopping, felling, hewing and birling (balancing on a floating log) competitions.
November 24, 2015
November 18, 2015
November 5, 2015
October 28, 2015
Vermont State Parks Hosts Record Setting One Million Visitors This Year
MONTPELIER - October 28, 2015 - Gov. Peter Shumlin today announced a milestone in Vermont State Park visitation. So far this year, more than 1 million people have visited state parks. That hasn’t happened in 27 years and has only occurred four other times over the 91 year history of the park system.
October 20, 2015
October 9, 2015
Quechee Haunted Campground and Twisted Wizard of Oz Trail
It's that time of year again! Put on your brave face and try not to get scared out of your pants at the Quechee State Park Haunted Campground...it's even bigger and better this year, and, as always, is kept going by your donations.