Vermont Days
Kick Off Summer with Vermont Days
Spend the day on the lake, explore historic sites, or cast a line on Vermont Days June 8-9, 2024. This annual weekend event celebrates the arrival of summer with free admission to day-use areas at Vermont State Parks and state-owned historic sites, open to both Vermonters and non-residents.
Additionally, Free Fishing Day is on Saturday, June 8 and gives residents and non-residents permission to fish in Vermont for the day without a license. A fishing festival in Grand Isle that day offers basic fishing instruction and rental equipment.
Free Access on Vermont Days
Free State Park Day Use
Vermont’s 55 state parks open up for free day use during Vermont Days. Discover parks with fire towers, picnic sites with grills, lakes with public beaches, and more. Vermont State Parks celebrate 100 years this year; come discover a new park or visit a favorite.
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Vermont’s historic sites and museums take visitors through the history of life in Vermont, from Indigenous history to early settlement to the state’s role in the Revolutionary War. Access them all for free during Vermont Days. On June 8, the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier will offer free admission.
Read More about Free Historic Sites AccessExplore Historic SitesFree Fishing Day
Fish without a license in any Vermont waterway on Free Fishing Day, June 8, 2024. Never fished? No problem. A festival and clinic in Grand Isle shows you how, along with loaner gear to try the sport.
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Vermont Days Events
Live music, storytelling events, and more make Vermont Days a weekend to look forward to.
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Vermont State Parks
Celebrating 100 Years
In 2024, Vermont State Parks celebrates a century of family firsts, big adventure, and memorable moments. State parks are a legacy of conservation and stewardship in Vermont, allowing people to recreate and take in the area’s scenic beauty while preserving it for generations to come. Share your Vermont State Parks memories and read others’ stories.
Vermont State Parks
In Vermont, 55 state parks are open year-round, offering easy access to many of the state’s lakes and beaches, mountain peaks, and scenic vistas. This summer, make memories camping, picnicking, swimming, paddling, and exploring accessible trails, all at Vermont State Parks.
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