Past Events from January 1, 2023 – April 4 – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

First Day Hike: LR Jones State Forest in Plainfield

LR Jones State Forest Spruce Mountain Trailhead, 681 Spruce Mountain Road, Plainfield, VT, United States

Start the new year on the right foot with a hike in the great outdoors. On January 1, 2023, everyone is once again invited to join a free, guided, family-friendly hike taking place at many state parks, state forests, and other public lands across Vermont....

First Day Hike: Sentinel Rock State Park in Westmore

Sentinel Rock State Park Hinton Road, Westmore, VT, United States

Start the new year on the right foot with a hike in the great outdoors. On January 1,  everyone is once again invited to join a free, guided, family-friendly hike taking place at many state parks, state forests, and other public lands across Vermont. Hikes...

First Day Walk at Button Bay State Park

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

New Year’s Day birding trips are a tradition held by many in the birdwatching community. Vermont State Parks has combined that tradition with the more recent tradition of First Day Hikes held at state parks across the country. On the first day of 2023, meet...

First Day Hike: Little River State Park in Waterbury

Little River State Park 3444 Little River Road, Waterbury, VT, United States

Start the new year on the right foot with a hike in the great outdoors. On January 1, 2023, everyone is once again invited to join a free, guided, family-friendly hike taking place at many state parks, state forests, and other public lands across Vermont....

First Day Hike: Lowell Lake State Park in Londonderry

Lowell Lake State Park 260 Ice House Road, Londonderry, VT, United States

This easy 3.5-mile hike on the Lowell Lake Trail circles the lake. Highlights include a Revolutionary War-era cemetery, stands of large white pine trees and scenic views of the lake and wetlands. The trail is located on relatively flat terrain and the hike is easy,...

First Day Hike: Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park

Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park 321 St. John Road, Hubbardton, VT, United States

Start the new year on the right foot with a hike in the great outdoors. On January 1, everyone is once again invited to join a free, guided, family-friendly hike taking place at many state parks, state forests, and other public lands across Vermont. Hikes...

First Day Hike: Silver Lake in the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area

Silver Lake Trailhead Route 53, Salisbury, VT, United States

Start the new year on the right foot with a hike in the great outdoors. On January 1, 2023, everyone is once again invited to join a free, guided, family-friendly hike taking place at many state parks, state forests, and other public lands across Vermont....

Pints for Parks Launch Party in Jamaica

Jamaica State Park 8 Salmon Hole Lane, Jamaica, VT, United States

Join Whetstone Beer Co. for the “Pints for Parks” launch party benefiting Vermont State Parks via Vermont Parks Forever at Jamaica State Park. Whetstone will release the limited-edition Jamaica State Park Kolsch during the Spring Whitewater Release at the park, so bring your kayaks, rafts, and canoes. Or just...

Groton Nature Center Grand Opening

The Groton Nature Center 1471 Boulder Beach Road, Groton, VT, United States

Celebrate the Groton Nature Center Grand Opening, featuring tours of the new nature center, light refreshments, raffles and more. The Groton Nature Center will tell the story of human relationships with nature in Vermont.

Plymouth Strawberry Festival

Camp Plymouth State Park 2008 Scout Camp Road, Ludlow, VT, United States

Enjoy music, a raffle, kids' crafts, face painting, touch-a-truck, burgers, hot dogs, salads and strawberry shortcake with ice cream and whipped cream. Admission to the park is free during the event. The event is sponsored by Tyson Ladies Aid, Tyson Church, and Plymouth Emergency Services.

Annual Fall Foliage Bike Ride in Groton

Upper Valley Grill 2967 Scott Highway, Groton, VT, United States

Take a fall foliage bike ride on the Cross Vermont Trail in Groton State Forest. The ride starts at the Upper Valley Grill on Route 302 in Groton at 9:30 a.m., where riders will sign-in, receive route directions, and undergo a bike safety check. At 10...

Celebrate Vermont State Parks 100th Anniversary in Burlington

Zero Gravity Brewery 716 Pine Street, Burlington, VT, United States

Vermont State Parks turns 100! Come to Zero Gravity and enjoy food and drinks, followed by a raffle of top-tier items to get you outdoors adventuring in Vermont State Parks. Skida and Zero Gravity team up with Vermont Parks Forever to celebrate Vermont Parks' continued legacy and their dedicated volunteers...