Vermont Press Room
In Vermont, we're happy to share our stories, to assist in your research or creative exploration of the Green Mountain State as a four-season tourism destination with strong businesses and breathtaking spaces. Visit this press room for fresh news, imagery, state facts and opportunities to connect with the integral components of our communities, heritage, recreation, landscape and culture.
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Enjoy the journey,
Jen Butson Communications Director
Vermont Dept. of Tourism & Marketing
jen.butson@state.vt.us
@VermontTourism
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Latest Press Releases
May 15, 2012
Vermont State Calendar of Events: June
Late spring in Vermont is a feast for the senses: lilac bushes undulate in the breeze;crisp fiddleheads and tangy, sweet rhubarb come into season; cool mornings shift to short sleeve weather by midday and sunsets stretch into the late-evening. Read more.
May 9, 2012
The State of Vermont has named the Vermont Woodworking School the first “Vermont State Craft Education Center,” a distinction designed to promote Vermont’s galleries, outlets, and craft schools as well as its craftspeople. Read more.
May 2, 2012
The St. Johnsbury Chamber of Commerce will host a special travel-and-tourism marketing presentation Monday, May 7, at 11 a.m. at Catamount Arts in St. Johnsbury. The event is free and open to the public. Read more.
May 2, 2012
What began as a homegrown idea to give back to servicemen and women will soon provide for a young Vermont couple’s ultimate dream. Read more.
April 27th,2012
Celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week, the Vermont Department of Tourism invites media to five press events showcasing summer’s prime events and attributes. Read more.
April 25th,2012
What began as a homegrown idea to give back to servicemen and women will soon provide for a young Vermont couple’s ultimate dream. Read more.
April 16th,2012
May in Vermont is an ideal time to be outdoors and take in the freshness of spring as its vibrancy comes alive. Read more.
April 16th,2012
Explore the spring wildflowers of Mount Independence State Historic Site. Read more.
April 4th,2012
Vermont’s tallest structure, the Bennington Battle Monument opens to the public for educational exploration on Saturday, April 14. Read more.
April 3rd,2012
20 Years of Vermont Spring Open House Weekend: 2012 is a milestone for Open Studio Weekend as its organizer, the Vermont Crafts Council, marking the 20th year of this annual event with the studio tour set for May 26th and 27th. Read more.
April 2nd, 2012
Vermont Calendar of Events April 2012: To some, April may feel like a pause in Vermont’s calendar. Downhill skiing comes to an end and in the higher elevations, hiking season adjourns until trails dry. You’ll learn below, “Mud Season” provides opportunities for activities of a different kind. Read more.
April 2nd, 2012
Vermont Tourism & Marketing welcomes Jen Butson as communications director: The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing (VDTM) welcomes Jen Butson as its Director of Communications. Butson will work with the Agency of Commerce and Community Development and the Commissioner of Tourism and Marketing, Megan Smith to elevate the state’s tourism brand. Read more.
April 1st, 2012
Billings Farm & Museum’s 3rd Annual Cheese & Dairy Celebration: Celebrate Vermont’s rich dairy heritage during this two-day event, by meeting Vermont cheese makers and sampling their delicious artisan cheeses and taking part in engaging dairy education programs. Read more.
March 26th, 2012
ECHO Lake Aquarium and science Center hosts blockbuster exhibit OUR BODY: THE UNIVERSE WITHIN: Our Body: The Universe Within is an exceptional exhibit of actual human specimens revealing the fascinating make-up of the human body by focusing on six systems. Read more.
March 23, 2012
The Green Mountain Club today noted the early start to “mud season” and urged hikers to stay off muddy and high-elevation trails unless they still have snow or ice cover. Read more.
March 19, 2012
Warm New England weather has folks flocking outdoors earlier than usual, and the hiking community is no different! With trails of varying difficulty and access to pristine places and expansive views, Vermont is a world-class hiking destination, right in our back yards. Read more.
March 15th, 2012
Shelburne Museum Announces 2012 Exhibits: Travel, whether real or imagined, is a theme that figures into several new exhibits at Shelburne Museum for the upcoming season, which opens on May 13. Read more.