Vermont State Parks
Water Bottle Contest Winner
Okay......drum roll....the results are in. The winning image from the Vermont State Parks Water bottle graphic design contest is: Chad Yonkman!
This season we were seeking a fresh new look for our Vermont State Parks Water bottles which are sold all over the state. So we held a water bottle graphic contest and we had 42 entries!
This season we were seeking a fresh new look for our Vermont State Parks Water bottles which are sold all over the state. So we held a water bottle graphic contest and we had 42 entries!
Birding in the Parks
Looking to enjoy the VT State Parks in the Winter? With all of the birding activity at DAR we have plowed parking spaces and of course in the winter time there is no entrance fee. So head on out and go birding. Here is the latest information from VTBIRD on what's going on in the bird world in Southwestern Vermont!
Odd Ducks at DAR
We have been eagerly following the news of these two ducks along with you. Here at Vermont State Parks understand that DAR is probably now the best viewing location and that there's not enough room to park at the gate. We have asked one of our maintenance staff to go up to DAR early to open the gates and plow out some spaces for birders to park.
Tales of this Summer's Trail Work
Every wonder what goes on when you do not see the work happening? Here are two stories from some of this years trail work.
Boardwalk
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