Abel Mountain Campground

The Great Outdoors

Any trip to Vermont is sure to be filled with epic outdoor adventures. If you are looking for breathtaking scenery, you might like a trip to Granville Reservation State Park in Granville. This park spreads out over 1,100 acres, providing a good slice of Vermont wilderness to explore. It's an excellent place to take a scenic drive or embark on a hike to see 80-foot waterfalls and other memorable sights around the area. You can also go hunting and wildlife viewing during your visit.You'll find a different atmosphere at Silver Lake State Park. This popular park is a great place for the whole family, with playgrounds, picnic areas, a swimming area, and a camping area. You’ll find excellent fishing opportunities in the lake with a chance to hook smallmouth bass, northern pike, perch, and other species. Activities to enjoy here include hiking and boating in the warmer months and ice fishing and ice skating during the winter.Another great destination is Camel’s Hump State Park, which can be found near Duxbury. As part of the Green Mountain range, this park is home to Vermont’s third highest peak, Camels Hump, with an elevation of 4,085 feet. Trek the trails through lush forests to the rugged cliffs to take in the scenery or journey around the lowlands to observe woodland flowers and some of the resident wildlife.

Explore the City

When you're ready to hit the city for a while, head into the small town of Randolph, and you'll find a selection of restaurants, gas stations, and grocery stores. Food offerings include bar and grill fare, Chinese and Italian, and a couple of pizza and sandwich eateries too.For some historical or cultural attractions, you may need to branch out a bit. While vacationing in this unique state, be sure to schedule a stop in Post Mills to check out the Vermontasaurus. This 25-foot-tall, 100-foot-long piece of folk art is quite an interesting landmark. Snap a couple of pictures and hop back into the Braintree camper rental to continue your quirky attraction tour. While you're at it, you might also want to take the time to track down the Largest Zipper in North America, located in Barre. This 74-foot sculpture is made of granite and is precisely what it claims to be.The ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington features a variety of aquatic creatures and exhibits to explore. With around 250 species of fish, reptiles, and amphibians as well as a theater and interactive displays, there’s plenty to enjoy at this kid-friendly destination.Let the kids burn off some energy and learn something in the process with a visit to the Wonderfeet Kids Museum in Rutland. Exhibits are designed to develop creativity and foster curiosity, with plenty of hands-on activities for little visitors to enjoy. Exhibitions here include Lego technology, Creative Art Space, color and sensory tables, and an infant area encouraging the smallest of visitors to engage with their surroundings. Everyone in the family will enjoy the wind tunnel and the robot design exhibit.