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November 3, 2012

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Emerald Lake gets a face lift!

A 2-3 foot stone retaining wall was removed between the grassy area and the sand.  The primary purpose was to increase access by allowing them to walk onto sand at any point rather than the one ramp.  It also reduces the risk of people and children from falling in an attempt to access the sand by jumping down the stone retainer.  A secondary benefit may reduce the amount of sand loss by better controlling runoff. Another goal, equal to re

October 25, 2012

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Hunting Season

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October 23, 2012

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Is it Dinner Time Yet?

This summer Champlain College student, Sarah Lucia, a Professional Writing Major spent some time writing a few articles providing some great camping tips! Thank you so much Sarah!

Start Your week Right with Breakfast

October 13, 2012

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Burton Island State Park 1

New at Burton Island

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October 3, 2012

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What's Buggin' Trish Hanson

Trish Hanson, our Forest Protection Entomologist, stopped by our office while on her way to a program at Lincoln Community School. Trish deals with anything insect-related in the state, and fields inquiries from both the public and staff.

September 29, 2012

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Essay Contest

People love Vermont for its distinctive landscape. The patchwork of mountains and river valleys, camps and villages, farms and forests, speaks to a love of nature, community, and self-reliance. That we value these things is clearly visible in our support of farming, but the value of working forests remains a mystery to many.

September 26, 2012

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A view from above

September 25, 2012

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Always hungry for Lunch

Lunch, it’s a meal that tend to happen in the middle of the day, and is the filler between breakfast and dinner or for many people is like breakfast being their first meal of the day.  It can be easy to forget about if you are in the midst and chaos of trying to plan for dinner, especially if you’re camping with a larger group of people and have to worry about. But when you are camping nothing should be stressful and everything should be quick and easy. Here are some delicious meals you can prepare for ahead of time.

September 22, 2012

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Invasive Pests Take Notice: Vermont State Park visitors are on to you!

September 15, 2012

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The Curtain Falls at Maidstone State Park

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