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First Day Hike in Plainfield

Spruce Mountain Trailhead 681 Spruce Mountain Road, Plainfield, VT, United States

Hike Spruce Mountain in LR Jones State Forest on New Year’s Day, This free, guided hike is part of Vermont State Parks' First Day Hike event. This moderate to advanced 4.5-mile (round trip) hike summits Spruce Mountain with a 1,164 foot elevation gain. There is a...

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 follows the CCC Road in Westmore for...

First Day Hike on Millstone Trails in Websterville

Millstone Trails 44 Brook Street, Websterville, VT, United States

Take a guided, family-friendly, free hike on the Millstone Trails in Barre Town Forest. This hike is part of Vermont State Parks First Day Hike event. This approximately 2.5-mile easy hike follows groomed trails where you’ll explore the winter world in this beautiful forest featuring...

First Day Hike at Owl’s Head in Groton

Owls Head in Groton State Forest Route 232, Groton, VT, United States

Explore Owl's Head during a moderate, roundtrip hike that is geared toward families with young children. This hike is part of Vermont State Parks First Day Hike event. The hour-plus hike includes the road to the shelter, which is three-quarters of a mile with 350-foot...

Annual Whitingham Fishing Derby

Sadawga Lake F&W Access Area Route 100, Whitingham, VT, United States

The 14th Annual Whitingham Firemen's Association Fishing Derby on Lake Sadawga includes prizes for the heaviest fish in two categories—perch and pickerel. First place wins $500; second place $300; third $100; and fourth $50. Get your tickets and bait at C&S Beverage in Wilmington. Tickets...

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. Back again this year...

Catch and Release Ice Fishing Derby in North Bennington

Lake Paran 269 Houghton Street, North Bennington, VT, United States

Lake Paran will be holding the 6th Annual Catch and Release Ice Fishing Derby with cash prizes of up to $200 for largest pike and perch. The event is open to the public, Registration begins at 5 a.m. Cost is $30 per person. Proceeds from...

Rutland Cold Rolled Fatbike Festival

Giorgetti Athletic Complex Oak St Ext, Rutland, VT, United States

The Rutland Cold Rolled Fatbike Festival is back for 2024. Fatbikers from around New England and New York gather in Rutland for  group rides, demos, and hearty brews around warm fires. Presented by Fiddlehead Brewing, and hosted by Mountain Bike Vermont and Pine Hill Partnership in Rutland.

Valentine’s Day Snowshoe in East Charleston

NorthWoods Stewardship Center 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, United States

Experience a beautiful evening snowshoe through the forest at Northwoods Stewardship Center with your sweetheart, friends or family. Live music in the main lodge from 6 to 8 pm. Cozy up to a warm fire, with hot cocoa, and cookies. Bring your own dinner to...

Snowshoe-a-Thon in Vershire

Vershire Town Center Building 27 Vershire Center Road, Vershire, VT, United States

Enjoy quarter-of-a-mile, one-mile, and three-mile snowshoe hikes. Enjoy games, chili, and fun for all ages. The Snowshoe-a-Thon in Vershire benefits the Vershire Community Camp and a music/arts residency at Westshire Elementary. The goal is to raise $15,000. Check in/onsite registration 9:30-11 a.m. Parking opens at...

Presidents’ Week Torchlight Parade and Party in Pomfret

Saskadena Six Ski Area 247 Stage Road, Pomfret, VT, United States

Celebrate winter at Saskadena Six. Sign up to ski down The Face and create the magical parade of lights or bring the family and enjoy the view. Torchlight Parade will begin shortly after sunset followed by family festivities, Top Hat Entertainment playing tunes, and a...