It’s hard to imagine, but most of Vermont’s forests and hillsides were clear-cut in the 19th-century. Still, while 80 percent of the state had been deforested, a handful of Vermont’s old forests miraculously survived. Some of those old trees—more than 300 years old—can be seen...
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....
The Fly Shop at the Woodstock Inn & Resort presents this fun trout tournament (longest fish wins!) with proceeds going to the White River Partnership. Pro, amateur and youth divisions will compete to catch trout, measure, take a pic, and release. Enjoy an after party...
Since 1978, the Goshen Gallop has invited runners from across Vermont and around the world. Test your mettle on the 5k or 10k run through the Green Mountain National Forest. The Goshen Gallop’s elevation profile and rugged terrain have earned the race the nickname “the toughest 10k...
Enjoy the Vermont Sun Marathon at Branbury State Park for novice and advanced athletes. You can also participate in a 5K or 10K race. Pre-registration/bib pick up between 7:45 and 8:45 a.m. sharp at Branbury State Park on race morning. All races start at 9 a.m. Dogs...
The Circus Ride is a 20 to 40-mile race with no podiums, no timing, no winners, no prizes...
The 51st 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 the river...
M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon and Relay winds through Burlington and along Lake Champlain,. The event is the official kick-off to summer in Burlington. It's also been an annual tradition since in 1989. The race starts at Battery Park and finishes at Waterfront Park in Burlington. -Courtesy...
Join Rutland County Audubon's monthly monitoring of West Rutland Marsh and celebrate Earth Day with a scavenger hunt and snacks at the halfway point. Walk the entire four-mile route or go halfway. Meet at the boardwalk on Marble Street....
The easy three-mile walk offers a chance to see waterfowl, bald eagles and the first birds of spring. Meet in the state park parking area....
