Vermont Travel and Recreation News

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Stay up to date with Vermont and regional recreation travel and tourism news and industry trends. We include information on legislative activities that affect our industry as well as news regarding hospitality related businesses and services.

Vermont's outdoor recreation economy made up 5.2% of the state's total economy last year, according to data released by the federal government. Second highest in the nation.

Packed parking lots, litter and crowding on trails, more accidents in the backcountry, pressures on wildlife as Vermonters and out-of-staters have been flocking to the outdoors.

Old, unused dam removed from a tributary of Vermont’s Dog River has opened up 26 miles of stream habitat.

Work to begin on Newport, VT lakeside recreation route touted as an economic driver.

Lamoille Rail Trail gets full $14M funding, completion 2022.

Vermont's 100th wildlife management area created in 100 years

Rail trail proponents hard at work, with talk of creating a 93-mile-long state park.

Ascutney Trails Association has new website.

Gravel biking is a new niche in NEK outdoor recreation.

Campgrounds in Vermont can now open at 100% capacity.

Vermont's latest information on what you need to know about Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Study: Vermont 4th most affected tourism industry due to COVID-19

Governor Scott extends state of emergency in Vermont until May 15

Outdoor Business Alliance & State Partner to Grow Outdoor Recreation Sector

Gov. Phil Scott appoints Heather Pelham as Tourism Commissioner

UVM researcher Cheryl Sullivan shows what happens to winter ticks when targeted by fungi

6 Vermont Fire Towers to Visit While Hiking

Vail Resorts to Purchase Mount Snow and Other Ski Areas

10 Great Paddling Trips from Easy to Epic

Recreation access improved at Waterbury Reservoir

Northeast Kingdom Collaborative task force releases action plans

Interview with Ken Haggett from Peace Pups Dogsledding

VOGA Vermont Recreation Newsletter

What to Know Before Taking a Ski Trip During COVID-19.

State grants available for outdoor recreation projects.

Gov. Scott vetoes Act 250 bill, signs executive order to address recreational trails.

Vermont bars get green light; lodgings full capacity.

77th Vermont Conference on Recreation coming on September 23-24, 2020

Applications for the Vermont Economic Recovery Grants are now available.

Governor Loosens Restrictions on Outdoor Recreation

Vermont’s air quality remains among cleanest in nation

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Boat Ramps Remain Open For Fishing

How to Fish During COVID-19

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Wardens Ramp Up Patrol Against Illegal ATV Use

Details start to emerge on unemployment insurance, other relief payments

Killington Parent Signs Deal With Mammut

Kingdom Trails has a new website.

Jake Burton Carpenter, ‘godfather of snowboarding,’ dies at 65

New Sugarbush owners promise few immediate changes.

Getting Back To Our ROOTS

Walking and Dining on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

Green Mountain Club’s complete map of the Long Trail is now available

8 Reasons You Need to Go to Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom

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