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Naturalist Snowshoe Treks at Mad River Glen

Mad River Glen Route 17, Fayston, VT, United States

Every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m., join one of Mad River Glen’s Naturalists for a guided snowshoe trek tailored to your interest in the ecology and wildlife of Stark Mountain. Outings and content vary each week depending on snow conditions and participants. Learn about...

Analog Cycles’ Fifth Season Muddy Gravel Race

Analog Cycles' Fifth Season muddy gravel race/ride in Poultney is a chance to ride to various sugar shacks over 22 miles and eat weird maple products as fast as you can before heading back to Analog Cycles for beers and a fire. Online registration deadline...

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Full Moon Hike at Merck Forest in Rupert

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

The moon will be rising in the east tonight, and hopefully skies will be clear. Join Merck Forest for a guided moon-lit hike on its trails. Meet at the Visitor Center at the main campus. Bring a headlamp and dress warmly, with proper footwear, including...

Easter Egg Hunt and Chicken BBQ at Mad River Glen

Mad River Glen Route 17, Fayston, VT, United States

Easter Sunday is a fun day for all at Mad River Glen and a tradition that's been enjoyed for generations. Skiers of all ages are invited to dress up in costume for the day. Kids are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt from 11 a.m. to...

Pond Skimming at Smugglers’ Notch Resort

Smugglers' Notch Resort 4323 Vermont Route 108 South, Jeffersonville, VT, United States

Watch skiers dressed in costumes, tutus, bathing suits or bikinis make their way across the pond at the annual Smugglers’ Notch Pond Skimming event. This festive event will be on the Practice Slope. Registration for this free event starts at 10 a.m. at the Smugglers'...

Pride Hikes: Lamb Season at Shelburne Farms

Shelburne Farms 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, United States

Meander through the sugarbush, visit the lambs in the farmyard, and experience the changing season during this early spring hike at Shelburne Farms. Meet in the small field to the right of the Farm Barn. Drive through the main entry gate at the farm, then...

Muddy Onion Gravel Ride in Central Vermont

The Muddy Onion gravel ride features three Central Vermont loops to choose from: the 20-mile “Hibernator” short loop, the 40-mile Classic long loop and the new 58-mile “Triple Bliss” option. The rides’ four aid stations will be fully stocked with refreshments. An afterparty features local...

Bridgewater Raft Race

Bridgewater Corners Bridge Route 100A, Bridewater Corners, VT, United States

The 50th Annual Bridgewater Raft Race is a time-honored tradition that is less about the competition and more about reveling in the journey. Sign up at 11 a.m. Race starts at noon. In April 1974, two guys named Hippy Jim and William Bear took to...

Vermont Gear Makers Festival in Stowe

Ranch Camp 311 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT, United States

Shop for VT-made gear and apparel and chat with gear makers. The Vermont Gear Makers Festival at Ranch Camp in Stowe is an annual festival celebrating outdoor gear makers in Vermont. Vermont brands at the event include Fifth Season Canvas, Treeline Terrains, Jen Green Designs...

Spring Bird Walk in West Pawlet

West Pawlet Bird Walk 39 Eggs Street, West Pawlet, United States

Join Rutland County Audubon and Southern Adirondack Aububon for a bird walk on the D&H Rail Trail in West Pawlet. Meet at D&H parking area where 39 Eggs Street meets VT 153 in West Pawlet Village. For a rideshare or assistant with navigation, meet on...

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Battenkill Fly Fishing Festival in Arlington

The Arlington Common 3938 Vermont Route 7A, Arlington, VT, United States

Join the third annual Battenkill Fly Fishing Festival. This year’s festival provides a rich variety of presentations and workshops celebrating the wild brown and brook trout of the Battenkill Watershed and the art of fly fishing. Festival highlights include: -Keynote Presentation by Tom Rosenbauer, Orvis's Chief...