Vermont is gorgeous, and this is one of the best places to camp…read more I recommend one of the sites on the south side of the pond - there are other sites that are right on the shore of the pond but they are more cramped. we stayed at Aspen and it was very spacious, complete with a large lean-to which proved very important during the wild summer thunderstorm. you can buy ice and firewood at the ranger station and rent boats to paddle around the pond. There is a strict Quiet Rule in effect after 10 pm, guaranteeing a good nights sleep. There is a 5 mile, well-marked trail from the campsite leading to nearby Lake Bomoseen. if the park staff had refilled the soap dispenser in the bathroom, it would have really been a 5 star camping experience.

First time to half moon state park, but certainly not my first to Vermont state parks…read more My mom and I went to half moon for our annual girls weekend. We got a nice big campsite that had a basic picnic table and a nice fire pit. A little too close to the neighbors and they had a dog that barked at us constantly and once the dog got loose and made a run for us. It was just a pug and not intimidating at all, plus I love animals so it really didn't bother me much. The park itself is very nice, the bathrooms are top notch for a state park, I was very impressed with them! One of the stalls was out of TP the first day that we were there and on the second day the middle stall was out of order. The park is nice and quiet at night despite there being quite a number of people, I think 10 pm is reasonable time to ask people to be quiet past. If anything that's a generous time, 9:30 would have been alright too! I'm happy to hear they reenforce the quiet time rules because some people like a good night sleep and if your coming here to party, go else where. The pond is small but a interesting ecosystem, we rented two kayaks and floated around the lake for about a half hour before heading back in. The Lilies were beautiful! At the beach some people must have been feeding the fish because they were grouped up close to shore and when i stepped into the water, they seemed very interested in me to the point of following me around like little water bound dogs. It was really remarkable and for some reason or another I really enjoyed them. Glen lake is just up black pond road, huge lake with clear, clean water and it would make a really good place to go boating. There is a trail that is probably around 3-4 miles, pretty easy and has a lot of nice views of the lake especially up on the vista which is a slightly more difficult hike up, hiking shoes would be useful here because its a little steep and rocky in places. Very quiet trails, we only saw 2 different groups of people. If you find you need some supplies, go right on to route 30, will go down to lake bomoseen and castleton area. There is a nice general store that actually accepts credit cards! We picked up some cabot american cheese for our burgers and gram crackers for s'mores. Penny candies (5 -25 cents) too, I couldn't resist! All and all it was a wonderful weekend.

Love this park! Open space. Lovely colorful trees. And a nice waterfall to boot!…read more Lovely place to have a picnic!

This park is absolutely beautiful, clean, shady which is great for dogs and humans alike on a hot…read moresummerday. Also, the park is getting some TLC at the moment. We have listened to three different music events and they were all fantastic. I understand, they just installed a new sound system. The Beach, very busy. As a visitor, please keep it beautiful and clean for the future.

My mom used to take me to this park every year when I was a kid. I can't remember the last time I…read morewas here but I always remember playing on the beach and the beautiful views over Lake George. This year we stopped up during their annual Oktoberfest and it was an absolute blast. A stark change in weather when compared to Florida but we loved being able to wear jackets for once and enjoy in the beer drinking festivities on this chilly sunny day.

Beautiful spot in the Green Mountains with a great tack shop! I found a rawhide keeper I had…read moresearched everywhere for and found a beautifully carved breast collar for my mare. Fun horse talk with the lovely owner which was welcomed as I was on vacation for three weeks and away from my horse buddies.

A great, "quick" hike that is pretty aggressive for flatlander tourists visiting the Killington…read morearea. What it is short in distance is made up with altitude, attitude and a reward at the end. We were taking the scenic route from Western NY to Manchester NH and were looking for a nice 1-hour roadside hike and this certainly fit the bill. AllTrails has this trail marked as a "Moderate". Please understand that this is a very subjective scale and that for avid mountain hikers, this might be an easy climb, but if you're a tourist visiting from NYC or Boston, be ready for a workout. The trail is very intimidating at the beginning. It's heavily traveled and eroded with lots of roots and boulders exposed. You can tell that it could scare a lot of people int stopping and turning around. Don't fall for it. Not saying it's a piece of cake later but it's a clearer central trail. The trail intersects with the Appalachian Trail, which gives it some credibility and a little bragging right. The view at the end of this out-and-back is a tremendous reward and of course, the downhill return is much easier with gravity on your side. Just watch your step, it's very easy to mess up an ankle.

This is a really hard trail. I'm an experienced hiker and I used a walking stick. If you're not…read morefrom Vermont, this will be a challenging one!

I came to Lake George dog beach with my family. My dog was so excited to go in the water that we…read morebarely had enough time to take his leash off before he sprinted out into the waves. It's lovely and unique that this space exists for both families and their water-loving fur babies to enjoy together! Thank you! I would definitely recommend this beach to anyone with a dog (who likes water)!

Its a great piece of land for the dogs to be off leash and swim. The actual dog beach has ben…read moreclosed for quite some time but the left most portion of the million dollar beach has dogs present but be careful, its sloped.

We used to camp here when our kids were little. We went back this summer and we all had such a…read morewonderful time! It's clean, sites are great and the staff were friendly. It's just a few miles from Schroon Lake which makes a great day trip if you want to explore.

Another great trip to Paradox lake. The facilities were spotless, the staff was attentive and I…read morewant to give a special star to Evelyn who worked the booth. She made my granddaughter feel extra special when she turned in her Jr. Ranger book and got her patch.

This store is a GODSEND! Whether you are expecting a child, or already have young children (or…read moretweens!) you have to check out Unlimited Potential! Jessi, the store owner is such a sweetheart and so helpful. I always find the cutest clothes for my 4 year old and 9 year old daughters at her shop. One thing I appreciate in particular about UP is the wide range of prices and variety of clothing. The winter apparel is AMAZING and affordable for growing little ones. Jessi is very involved with the Rutland/Killington community and hosts sales and special events periodically (which she usually posts about on social media). Not only does UP have clothing for children of all ages, but they also carry merchandise from local Vermont vendors like jewelry and accessories that make great gifts. Next time you are in Rutland and your little one needs an outfit for a formal event, or maybe a Halloween costume, or even a nice winter jacket or a pair of boots, or just adorable clothes for school or playtime, look no further than Unlimited Potential to save you time and money all while shopping local!

Stopped in to grab my daughter some new clothes last week, everything was very clean and well…read moreorganized. The Staff is very friendly! We will definitely be visiting again soon!