Enjoy the Vermont outdoors this summer

There is no shortage of opportunities to enjoy the Vermont outdoors in the summertime. Here are some ways to make the most of it this season. Lance Zimmerman and companion Jed enjoyed a perfect day on Vermont’s Long Trail.

The Lamoille River is a great place to put in a kayak and discover Vermont’s gorgeous scenery, according to kayak outfitter Max Post.

Moosalamoo National Recreation Area offers hiking trails with views of lakes, ponds, and waterfalls.

Hikers in Moosalamoo are rewarded with wonderful overlooks of the mountains and the Champlain Valley.

New Discovery State Park offers tranquility and privacy, even in summertime.

Osmore Pond in Peacham is one of Vermont’s premier beauty spots, according to Rochelle Skinner of Vermont State Parks.

You couldn’t ask for a more lush, green spot to camp than this site at New Discovery State Park in Peacham.

A view from the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area in Vermont. The Green Mountain National Forest is known for offering some of the most beautiful panoramic foliage sites in the nation.