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Southern Vermont has quaint towns, museums, and outdoors to keep you busy

Southern Vermont is a place of cozy inns, historic landmarks, and scenic splendor. All four seasons entice visitors, from fall foliage to the best winter skiing to colorful springs and action-packed summers. Nature gives you mountains, lakes, parks, farms, and forest for whatever tickles your fancy. There are quaint towns with village greens offering every delight from outlet shopping, great food, beers, wines and ciders, to museums and galleries, music, and theater. Every form of low impact to extreme outdoor recreation and adventure is here for your enjoyment.

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Crab Apple Whitewater (VT)

Family-Friendly Whitewater Adventure in the Heart of Vermont

289 Handle Road West Dover, VT 05356 800-553-7238

Experience the natural beauty of Vermont from the heart of the West River with Crab Apple Whitewater. Offered on select days each year, these 8-mile guided trips feature a dynamic mix of Class II–IV rapids — exciting for first-timers and seasoned rafters alike. With a minimum age of 11, it's a great outing for families. After your trip, unwind at one of Crab Apple's hand-picked nearby hotels or motels and relive the adventure on video.

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Vermont Outdoor Guide Association

P.O. Box 10 North Ferrisburg, VT 05473 802-425-6211

For great outdoors adventure, from low-impact to the truly extreme use Vermont's most complete directory of outdoor services and adventure travel resources. Vermont’s beauty enhances every outdoor activity and will make your adventure vacation memorable. You will find listings of guide services for all activities along with support services, lodging, retail and rental equipment, travel information, adventure vacation packages, outdoor education and skill development programs, trails and waterways, youth programs, publications and maps, women's outdoor challenges, and Vermont's natural resources. Plan Ahead, Be Safe, Have Fun!

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