This page covers leisure trends, recreational participation, personal achievements and the growth of interest in specific activities. Reporting reaches across the state to track how individuals spend their time.
Young hunters took part in an adult-chaperoned hunt on the weekend before Vermont's official deer season, with harvested deer checked at a St. Albans station.
Live Poll
Do you support youth hunting weekends as a way to manage deer populations?
The Fish and Wildlife Department is inviting licensed deer hunters to record their hunting time and wildlife sightings.
Live Poll
Would you trust a phone app to help you navigate and call for help on hikes?
The app gives Vermont hikers, bikers, skiers and riders real-time trail navigation and emergency tools on their phones.
The Vermont Lottery has released the winning numbers for various state and national games held on October 30.
Live Poll
Do you support mandatory life jacket laws for recreational boaters during cold-water months?
New legislation requires all recreational boaters to wear secured life jackets on open decks during the colder months.
Live Poll
Do you believe public murals at welcome centers enhance the experience for visitors in your area?
The large-scale vinyl print features a Newfane farm scene and greets visitors to the state with accompanying postcards.
Regular subjects here include shifting interests in seasonal activities, the rise of niche pastimes, research into leisure time and local success stories. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties, encompassing every setting where people gather for personal enjoyment. Participation often fluctuates based on seasonal weather patterns, creating distinct peaks for outdoor and indoor activity stories. Community involvement and the commercial growth of specific hobby supplies remain the most consistent drivers of this coverage.
