Outdoor Recreation


BATS Bennington

Get Outside in Bennington this Summer

Where to hike, swim, bike, and paddle As the fickle spring weather succumbs to the warmth of summer, Vermonters are beginning to spend more and more time outside. Summer recreation

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The view from the beach at Lake Shaftsbury State Park in Vermont

Recreating Responsibly in Bennington

As the fickle spring weather succumbs to the warmth of summer, Vermonters are beginning to spend more and more time outside. Governor Scott’s Play Smart and Play Safe plan outlines how Vermonters can participate in outdoor recreation and fitness activities in ways that can be enjoyed while social distancing.

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Mile-Around Woods North Bennington Vermont

Sunday Photo Essay: Mile-Around Woods

Mile-Around Woods Scarcely a ten-minute car ride from the bustle of our neighborhood lies one of southwestern Vermont’s best kept secrets, the Mile-Around Woods in North Bennington. It is a

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