Vermont’s 55 state parks are a legacy of conservation and stewardship, offering a gateway to Vermont’s outdoors. Discover fire towers, hiking and paddling trails, educational nature programs, historic buildings, lakes with boat rentals, and more. These 9 are a great place to start as you plan your park visit.
Vermont Days offer free access to Vermont state parks and state historic sites June 13-14, 2026. Spend the weekend discovering a new state park or learning about Vermont's past at state historic sites. June 13 is free fishing day, permitting fishing for the day without a license.
Vermont’s waterways are home to some of the finest freshwater fishing in the country, with an abundance of species in cold water streams and brooks. Here are some tips as you plan your family’s fishing vacation.
Vermont is home to 55 state parks and more than 802 lakes and ponds, all beckoning during the summer season.
5 VERMONT SWIMMING HOLES TO COOL YOU DOWN
Vermont’s swimming holes are natural pools in the Green Mountains, some fed by rushing waterfalls and others placid shallows perfect for wading. The Vermont River Conservancy works to protect these uniquely Vermont summer destinations. These five beloved spots are a great place to cool off on a hot summer day.
The lapping of waves on the shore and the call of loons set the stage for a lake vacation in Vermont. 802+ lakes offer unparalleled tranquility and natural beauty, from the serene reflections of towering pines on the water to the vibrant hues of sunsets painting the sky.
Live music spills over fields and surrounds mountains, bringing people together. In the Capital region, people gather to take in live music every Friday and Sunday at Camp Meade; meanwhile, up in the Northeast Kingdom, two stages keep the music going over two days at the Jeezum Crow Festival. In the Lower Connecticut River region, Rudyard Kipling’s historic home comes alive with a blooming rhododendron tunnel, open for just one June weekend for the Naulakha Estate Rhododendron Tour. Vermont’s summer events calendar is loaded with fun ways to celebrate the season.
