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Vermont’s public lands are costly to maintain. And soon, many may be more expensive to visit.

As Vermont is a key link in global species movement, state and partners build out conservation networks and wildlife pas...

Tunbridge fire chief pushes back against new forest fire warden law

Public weighs in on roadmap for state land planning

‘Vermont that still feels wild’: Three waterways proposed for the ‘National Park System for rivers’

Admission to Vermont State Parks and Historic Sites free this weekend

If you've been looking for something fun to do this month that won't break the bank, all Vermont State Parks and Historic Sites will have free entry next weekend

Vermont State Proposed Rules

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Pleading for routine purchases: Inside the chaos at the Forest Service in Vermont.

Vermont State Proposed Rules

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Act 250 – Vermont Agency of Transportation

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Wakesports limited to designated lakes across Vermont

The state of Vermont is expanding restrictions on wake sports this summer. Starting June 11, wake sports will only be allowed in 18 designated inland lakes.

VT Fish & Wildlife: Swimming, fires not allowed in fishing access areas

Swimming and open fires are still prohibited at the 205 state fishing access areas, says Vermont's Fish and Wildlife department.

Forest workers deserve a voice in decisions about public lands

Managing Vermont's state forests isn't just about recreation — it's about the thousands of workers who depend on them. Read the story on VTDigger here: Forest workers deserve a vo...

VT hiking season is officially back

VERMONT (ABC22/FOX44) – Vermont's hiking trails are finally dry and ready to be used. The state's famous Long Trail is officially back open as of Friday, marking the opening day fo...

Vermont’s wildlife agency doesn’t represent Vermont

A major values survey reveals a stunning disconnect between Fish and Wildlife staff and the public they serve. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont’s wildlife agency doesn’t r...

VT Department of Tourism announces plan to boost visitors and increase accessibility

Vermont's tourism industry brings in more than $4 billion annually. In an effort to increase the number of visitors, the Department of Tourism has announced a new 10-year Destinati...

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Put the ‘public’ back in public lands

Vermont's Agency of Natural Resources is moving toward demand-based park fees, shutting people out of choices about lands they co-own. Read the story on VTDigger here: Put the ‘pu...

Two men fined $35k for cutting down 300+ trees to build illegal mountain bike trail in Stowe

An unauthorized mountain bike trail network in Vermont's largest state forest has ended in a $35,000 settlement and an order to remove remaining trail features

Vermont Attorney General: Two to pay $35,000 after illegally building bike trails in Stowe

Two men will pay $35,000 to the State of Vermont after they were accused of cutting down more than 300 trees to build an illegal mountain bike trail in Stowe.

Changes start July 1 for Vermont fire warden procedures

In the past, towns in Vermont would appoint their own fire wardens, but thanks to a law passed this year, that is no longer the case.

Rutland County Recreation Departments prepare for summer programming

Towns across Rutland County are getting ready to host day camps and family events as part of their summer programming, with some staffing issues popping up

Local NWTF Chapter Partners with Teens to Keep Habitat Clean

Vermont’s NWTF Lake Champlain Longbeards Chapter partnered with local agencies and Champlain Valley Union High School to host a 3-day Habitat Field Day. Students improved wildlife...

Most visited national park to grow through land transfer

The land was previously owned by one of the earliest permanent settlers in the area.