National Park Service A Study of the Park and Recreation Problem of the United States

VERMONT'S POPULATION is predominantly rural, fairly evenly distributed, largely of native stock with only a small foreign-born element. It has a large seasonal population, both during the summer-vacation months and the winter-sports months. Agriculture, recreation, and manufacturing are its major industries. The State's resident population is virtually static.

Vermont's recreational resources include the beautiful Green Mountains (which reach an elevation of approximately 4,400 feet at Mount Mansfield); Connecticut and White Rivers; thousands of miles of additional small rivers and streams; hundreds of lakes and ponds; large forest areas; a number of historic forts and sites; and suitable climate for both summer and winter sports. Almost the entire State is scenic in character. Additional acreage should be acquired around its existing superlative areas, such as Mount Ascutney and Mount Mansfield, and its more important historic sites. There is also a need for parkways and wayside picnic areas to accommodate its large recreational travel. Existing areas should be further developed better to accommodate the need for such recreational activities as boating, bathing, camping, hiking, fishing, and other outdoor sports.

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¹ Area under Federal administration June 1938.