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The Paddle Trail in Vermont That’s Better Than Most Hikes

This scenic paddling trail in Vermont offers incredible views without tough climbs. Here’s why it’s better than a hike.

by Beth Copenhaver
on May 20
Two kayakers on the Waterbury Reservoir Paddle Route in Vermont
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The Small-Town State Park in Vermont Locals Want to Keep to Themselves

by Beth Copenhaver
on Apr 20
A meandering hiking path winds through a meadow next to the label "Garden Trail" in Vermont.
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Don’t Try This One Hike in Vermont if You’re Afraid of Heights

by Jasmine Vieau
on Jan 26
A hiker traverses an exposed rocky ridge on Mount Mansfield as clouds roll over the green mountain peaks.
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Find 5 Bucket-List-Level Views in Vermont Without Needing To Be an Expert Hiker

by Jasmine Vieau
on Dec 10
Lake Willoughby's blue waters with waves framed by steep mountains under a partially cloudy sky.
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This Is the Most Claustrophobic Hike in Vermont—Would You Try It?

by Beth Copenhaver
on Nov 30
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This Scenic Vermont Hike Is Even Better in the Winter

Skip the slopes and try this easy 3.5-mile Vermont hike at Lowell Lake State Park in Londonderry, known for beautiful winter views after fresh snow.

by Jasmine Vieau
on Nov 29
Snowy barn with red dormers along the Lowell Lake Trail in winter.
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Hiking

This Scenic 4.5-Mile Trail in the Green Mountain National Forest Is Worth the Incline

This moderately challenging trail near Manchester leads to one of Vermont’s tallest waterfalls, and it offers beautiful views in every season.

by Nicole Bocianski Harris
on Oct 28
Waterfall on Lye Brook Falls Trail in Vermont
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National & State Parks

Underrated National Forest Hikes in Vermont That Rival National Park Hikes

If you've already hiked the scenic trails through Vermont's only national park and are looking for more adventure in the wilderness, take a hike through the Green Mountain National Forest instead.

by Melissa Mahoney
on Sep 1
Views of the Ottaqueche River running through the verdant landscape of Green Mountain National Forest in Woodstock, Vermont during the fall
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Hiking

The Biggest Surprise I Came Across While Hiking This Incredible Trail in Vermont

Elmore State Park offers a five-mile trek that might just be one of the most scenic trails in Vermont.

by Jackie Sutherlin
on Dec 2
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This Trail Is Perfect for Uncovering Fossils in Vermont

Discover 480 million-year-old traces of an ancient underwater reef just north of Lake Champlain.

by Kate Kolenda
on May 8
A spiral ammonite fossil etched into rock at Goodsell Ridge Preserve, highlighting the area's unique geological features.