Adventure

Catamount Outdoor Family Center Hit the trails with a mountain bike or enjoy nature on foot at this center devoted to outdoor recreation. In winter, explore the trails by snowshoe or tackle the slopes with your skis. 592 Governor Chittenden Rd., Williston, VT; +1 802 879 6001.

Long Trail Immerse yourself in Vermont wilderness as you trek one of the oldest long-distance hiking trails in the U.S.—an inspiration for the creation of the Appalachian Trail. Explore the heart of the state as you amble over rolling foothills, skirt wild streams, and scale Green Mountain peaks. 4711 Waterbury-Stowe Rd., Waterbury Center, VT; +1 802 244 7037.

Underhill State Park Trek to the summit of Mount Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak and a state icon. Visit in summer to fish the clear brooks and hike in green forests. In fall, marvel at the kaleidoscopic transformation of leaf colors. In winter, check out the park's ski trails. In spring, bask in the abundance of wildflowers. Mountain Rd., Underhill, VT; +1 802 899 3022.