What is VT?
VT is all about the state of Vermont
Interesting Facts about Vermont
Capital of Vermont - Montpelier
Population of Vermont - 608,827
Vermont entered the Union March 4, 1791 as the 14th state
Motto of Vermont is Freedom and Unity
Nickname of Vermont is Green Mountain state
Flower of Vermont is Red clover
Bird of Vermont is Hermit Thrush
Song "These Green Mountains" by Diane Martin
Origin of Name Vermont - From the French vert mont, meaning green mountain
Major Industries in Vermont - Dairy Farming, Machine and Machine Tool Manufacturing, Tourism
Historical Sites in Vermont - Bennington Battle Monument, the Calvin Coolidge Homestead at Plymouth
Points of Interest in Vermont - Ski Areas
- Stowe
- Killington
- Mt. Snow, Bromley
- Jay Peak
- Sugarbush
- Green Mountain National Forest
- Long Trail
- Marble Exhibit in Proctor
Bordering States - Vermont borders New York, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Camping in VT - Over 100 campgrounds are waiting in VT
Golfing in Vermont - Designed by the likes of Jack Nicklaus and Robert Trent Jones, with fairway layouts that range from lakeside and mountain locations to sweeping valley vistas, Vermont's courses offer some of the finest settings and most exhilarating challenges in the country.
Hiking in Vermont - The Long Trail - It's a 270-mile footpath along the spine of the Green Mountains perfect for day hikes, a weekend overnighter, or and extended hike.
Recreational Facilities
VERMONT STATE PARKS offer over 50 parks statewide - camping, day use, swimming, fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, skiing and snowshoeing
BURTON ISLAND STATE PARK - There are 3 miles of shoreline, hiking trails, a nature center/museum, park store and food service, boat rental.
WATERBURY CENTER STATE PARK - is a 90-acre peninsula with picnic sites, tables, hibachis, swimming beach, nature trail, boat ramp and restrooms.
LAKE CARMI STATE PARK - is a 1375-acre surface area, is the fourth largest natural lake entirely within Vermont.
MAIDSTONE STATE PARK - The lake offers good lake trout and salmon fishing and has had some outstanding record catches.
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