Events from December 15 – January 31, 2025 › Outdoor Recreation › – Happy Vermont

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Santa Sunday at Bolton Valley Resort

Bolton Valley Resort 4302 Bolton Valley Access Road, Bolton Valley, VT, United States

Get into the spirit of the season at Santa Sunday at Bolton Valley. All skiers and riders who arrive dressed head-to-toe in official Santa attire will ski and ride free that day. Guests must be dressed in the complete Santa package to earn this early...

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Full Moon Hike at Merck Forest

Merck Forest and Farmland Center 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT, United States

Take a guided moon-lit hike on Merck Forest's trails. Meet up at the Visitor Center. Bring a headlamp and dress warmly, with proper footwear, including Microspikes or snowshoes, depending on ground conditions. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the program. Reservations are required. Register here:...

First Day Walk at Button Bay State Park in Ferrisburgh

Button Bay State Park 5 Button Bay State Park Road, Ferrisburgh, VT, United States

Enjoy a free, guided, family-friendly walk at Button Bay State Park on New Year's Day. New Year’s Day birding trips are a tradition held by many in the birdwatching community as they begin to fill their annual bird lists. Otter Creek Audubon has combined that...

First Day Hike in South Hero

Round Pond State Park 27 East Shore Road, South Hero, VT, United States

Join South Hero Land Trust staff and volunteers at Round Pond State Park for a casual walk through the meadows and woods and along the beautiful Lake Champlain shoreline. This free, guided hike is part of Vermont State Parks' First Day Hike event. This family-friendly...

First Day Hike: Bomoseen State Park in Castleton

Bomoseen State Park 2 Cedar Mountain Road, Castleton, VT, United States

The First Day Hike at Bomoseen State Park in Castleton is an easy, one mile, family friendly hike that winds through some of the quarries, rubble piles and building ruins of the West Castleton Railroad and Slate Company. Traction aides and/or snowshoes required, depending on conditions....

First Day Hike: Willoughby State Forest in Westmore

Willoughby State Forest Route 5A, Westmore, United States

Start the New Year on the right foot with a hike in the great outdoors with a First Day Hike organized by Vermont State Parks. The Barlett Mountain Loop in Willougby State Forest is a moderately challenging trail that follows the CCC Road in Westmore for...

Onion River Outdoors Snowshoe Romp in Montpelier

North Branch Trails Poolside Drive, Montpelier, VT, United States

Enjoy a candlelit trail through the woods, hot chocolate, a bonfire and snowshoe demos from MSR, Tubbs and Atlas. Bring a headlamp or flashlight. This event is free. All ages and abilities welcome. Already have snowshoes you love? Bring your own to romp around in!...

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Subaru Winterfest at Killington Resort

Killington Killington Road, Killington, VT, United States

Subaru WinterFest, a one-of-a-kind music and mountain lifestyle tour outside of Killington's K-1 Base Lodge, invites friends, family, skiers, snowboarders, music fans, and dog-lovers alike to bask in their love of adventure and all things winter. The event is free to attend. Please check Killington's website...