Discover the plants of Bomoseen State Park while making a bookmark to take home!

Location: Bomoseen day use beach

Come explore the streams and meet some of the creatures living in the water at Bomoseen State Park!

Location: Bomoseen day use beach 

Learn about invasive species and help remove them from the West River.

Program is included with camping registration or state park entry fee.

All ages welcome. Water shoes and clothes that can get wet are recommended. This is a rain or shine event.

The Norcross Quarry on the Brownsville Trail is the most visible and accessible of the mountain’s four quarries, and is known for its rare green granite. But who was Norcross?  When was it active?  How was it manned? What is green granite? There is a one mile, moderate hike to the site, where we will take a deep dive into the history, workings, and folklore of the quarry, with pictures and written records.  Bushwhacking and rock scrambling at the quarry is optional.   Free.

Meet the Mt Ascutney State Park Interpreter at the Brownsville Trail parking lot at 10am.

Weather permitting, join the Mt Ascutney State Park Interpreter at the mountaintop observation platform for a stunning sunset!  There is a moderate 0.7 mile hike from the parking lot at the end of the road to the top, with a return in the dark. 

The mountain road closes for uphill traffic at 8:00pm, so be sure to head up before then.  Meet at the top parking lot at 8:10.  A flashlight and/or headlamp is required. Warm clothes are recommended.  All participants and cars must leave the summit at the same time, as there is no overnight camping or parking allowed at the top.  

Want to learn more about the trees of Mt. Philo? Join self professed "tree geek" Joanne Garton for a guided tree hike.

Hike begins at 10 am and participants should arrive 10-15min beforehand. Ask the contact station upon arrival where the group meet to begin the walk.

Event is free with park entry. This is a dog free event, but it is family friendly. 

Please wear good hiking shoes and bring water! There are bathrooms at the lower parking lot and at the summit, and there is a place to refill water bottles at the summit.

Exact mileage will depend on trail chosen that day. Elevation gain is 608ft from the parking lot to the summit. 
 

Join our park interpreter on a guided kayaking tour of the Adams Reservoir!

Make sure to come prepared with the proper kayaking equipment (ex. sunscreen, sandals, a waterproof bag, and a water bottle).

All PFDs (life jackets) are provided and required.

Guests are asked to sign-up ahead of time for this event by calling in to the Ranger Station (802-447-7169) or filling out this Google form in order to reserve kayaks.

Space is limited to six guests (if all six desire individual kayaks) or 8 (if wishing to use the tandem kayak).

Meet @ Day Use Beach.

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Meet @ Interpreter's Tent at the Day Use Beach.

Search for small reptiles and amphibians and learn about their cool adaptations and life cycles!

Meet @ Day Use Beach.