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Camping Tips & Tricks with Sarah, Frank & The Kids

Meet Sarah, Frank and family. They are one of our favorite, and funniest Vermont camping families. They've had their share of fun times and near mishaps and are here to help you learn everything you need to know to have a blast in camp and on the trail! View our complete How-to page, or choose from these options:

Videos These fun videos walk you through some important camping skills	Weekend Itineraries Wondering where to go and what to do? These sample itineraries figure it all out for you	Checklists & Instruction Sheets What to pack, first aid kits, cooking tips, pets, rain and more!
Menus & Recipes Seven camp-tested menus with recipes and shopping lists for any appetite	Fun Activities Here we give you some ideas of fun things to do on your next camping trip	Free How-to Clinics Join us for one of our free 'Learn S'more about Camping' from park staff and the gear gurus at EMS.
iPhone & Android Apps Download one of our free smart phone apps to find parks for the activities you want to do	Park Events All summer you can attend free concerts, nature and interpretive programs in the parks, see our schedule.

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Memorial Day Weekend Camping Availability
Summer is finally here! Why not celebrate by spending the weekend camping in a Vermont State Park? Here we list camping availability for the holiday weekend.

Seyon Lodge Spring Deals
Escape this spring to Vermont's B&B surrounded by 27,000 acres of the Groton State Forest. April 17-June 20: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday nights $75 per person per night including breakfast and dinner. More >>

Mud Season Hiking
When the snow starts melting and the temperatures get warmer, most of us want to get outside and hike! But mud season is not a good time for hiking in certain areas. Rain and melting snow keep many of Vermont's trails wet and muddy. To learn more read our post on mud season hiking. More>>

Venture Vermont
Get your camera's ready for another season of Venture Vermont. Complete the Venture Vermont and earn a medalion for free park entry for the 2013-2014 seasons. Look for an updated score sheet and new activities. More >>

Please don't bring firewood to the parks! In order to prevent the spread of invasive forest pests, we only permit firewood that comes from less than a fifty mile radius from the park. Please do your part and keep our Vermont forests healthy and beautiful! Learn more about the threat and what you can do.

Graphic Design Contest Winners
This year we were looking to spiff up the design of the water bottles sold in parks and on the web. Our winner is Chad Yonkman with his Stewards of Fun Design. To see the Top 3 designs Read more>> on our blog.

Becoming an Outdoor Family
In the 16th year offering the outdoor educational expereiences for the whole family. The goal is to promote, address, and instill in the general public a basic understanding of environmental conservation, safety and fun in the outdoors. Learn More>>

Read our latest newsletter
2 night reservations, summer park performers, Learn S'More About Camping, Park Improvements, andInternships. What you need to know about what is new in the parks this summer. Read more>>

Off Season Access
All of our parks are open year round for both day use and camping. Remember these tips for both day use and off season camping.

Now, Risk-free reservations!
Make that reservation now and plan your adventure in a Vermont State Park, you've got nothing to lose! If you have to cancel, just call the Reservation Call Center or the park by 2:00 PM on the day before your arrival. When you call, you can switch your reservation to a new date with no penalty. Now that's happy camping! Read more>>

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New for 2013!

Camping Tips & Tricks with Sarah, Frank & The Kids

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