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Learn S’More About Camping!
Love the Vermont State Parks and day trips but not quite sure about camping? Come learn from the experts at Eastern Mountain Sports & Vermont State Parks and Learn S’More About Camping! No pre-registration required. Free park entry for participants. More Here

Tai Chi to benefit the Vermont Food Bank at Mt. Philo State Park
Sign up now for a 6-week Tai Chi course for beginners at Mt. Philo State Park on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM beginning September 12^th.Course fee is $75 for six weeks and the entire fee will be donated to the Vermont Food Bank! Pre-registration is required and class is limited to 15 participants. To register call the park at 802-425-2390. Please make your check payable to "Vermont Food Bank". More Here

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! More here

What's going on in the Parks? Read our latest newsletter.
Stories include our spring edition of Outdoor Observer, new iPhone app, proposed smoke-free areas in the parks, an interview with ranger Ashley Brisson, Venture Vermont, Seyon Spring Lodging Special, calendar items and more! Read our May newsletter here:

Smoke Free Zones and other Proposed Rules Changes
Each year we review our rules and make changes as needed.Some of this year's changes include the designation of smoke-free zones in the parks, and a few fee changes. We'd like your input, read more about the rules and how you can give us feedback.

Venture Vermont 2012: The Challenge is on!
Venture Vermont is back! Are you ready for a challenge?! If so, get ready for some adventures in Vermont State Parks this season! Check out our Venture Vermont Page and blog post for more information!

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.