Bennington

Sports and the Outdoors

Lake Shaftsbury State Park. There is a swimming beach, nature trails, boat and canoe rentals, and a snack bar here. Rte. 7A, 10½ mi north of Bennington, 262 Shaftsbury State Park Rd., Bennington, VT, 05262. 802/375-9978. www.vtstateparks.com/htm/shaftsbury.htm.

Woodford State Park. This park has an activities center on Adams Reservoir, playground, boat and canoe rentals, and nature trails. Rte. 9, 10 mi east of Bennington, 142 State Park Rd., Bennington, VT, 05201. 802/447-7169. www.vtstateparks.com/htm/woodford.htm.

Long Trail. Four miles east of Bennington, the Long Trail crosses Route 9 and runs south to the top of Harmon Hill. Allot two or three hours for this hike. Bennington, VT.