Six(ish) Seasons
Depending on who you ask, we have six seasons here in Vermont, each with their own personality: spring, summer, fall, winter, plus the beloved maple season and stick season.
Category: Seasons
Maple
Steam rising from sugarhouses is the first sign of maple season in Vermont. Mid-March through April is known as Vermont’s beloved maple season, a transitional time between winter and warmer spring days.
Stick
Stick season (noun, colloquial): The period between fall foliage and winter. Characterized by leaves on the forest floor, sometimes dusted in fresh snow. Offering a quieter, more reflective beauty, it’s a pause between seasons.
Vermont Land Steward Claire Polfus
Vermont’s foresters are charged with overseeing conservation and land management projects in the Green Mountains. Here, learn about Vermont forester Joanne Garton's view from the woods as leaves change from green to red, orange, and yellow.
Foliage Forecaster Map
Maple trees are highly concentrated in Vermont, priming forests for plenty of fall pop. Here’s how the fall season typically progresses in Vermont.
Summer
Summer is your gateway to the sense of wonder and well-being that comes with slowing down and taking in your surroundings. There are as many ways to enjoy the summer season as there are paths that travel through the Green Mountains, whether you’re hiking or biking on a scenic trail or enjoying a road trip on a sunny day.
Spring
As the land thaws from its deep winter’s sleep, nature reawakens. Spring in Vermont is a celebration of renewal, with maple sugaring season, spring skiing, celebratory events, and more.
Winter
Winter transforms Vermont’s landscape into a cozy haven where mountains wear soft blankets of snow and historic downtowns radiate warmth and charm.
Fall
In the fall, nature paints the landscape in a breathtaking tapestry of deep crimson, blaze oranges, and bright yellows. As the crisp autumn air sets in, the hills and valleys come alive.
Vermont Seasons
Don’t like the weather? Wait five minutes and the next season – or two – will arrive. With six(ish) seasons, there’s something new to discover in Vermont throughout each year.