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This is a story of stewardship, of people taking care of places - sharing an enduring connection to land and a sense of hope for the future.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/mabi/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=43.6397&b_tl_lng=-72.5541&b_br_lat=43.6268&b_br_lng=-72.5079","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Marsh%20-%20Billings%20-%20Rockefeller%20National%20Historical%20Park","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/mabi/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3E263F49-EA79-7746-A4A1508E09069E44.jpg","title":"South Peak in Fall","alt":"scenic overlook with town below surrounded by fall foliage","caption":"View from South Peak in Fall","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3E071EB9-974F-8055-C4ABC476A0DEBC50.jpg","title":"Pogue in Fall","alt":"pond surrounded by fall foliage with blue sky above","caption":"The Pogue in Fall","credit":"NPS Photo / Kyle Jones","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/BB557A2A-EB34-ED7F-78515D719FD9A430.jpg","title":"Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller mansion","alt":"large red brick mansion with white lattice porch and lush green lawn","caption":"Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller mansion","credit":"Tom Remp","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/BB895B77-B58A-E61C-AD2DBB50B5203837.jpg","title":"Ranger Program on Mansion Porch","alt":"Park Ranger talks to group of park visitors on the porch of the Marsh-Billlings-Rockefeller mansion","caption":"Ranger program on the mansion porch","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/BB73091B-D04D-9163-A5713955B76660C2.jpg","title":"Horse Logging","alt":"two horses plugging logging cart with logger wearing hard hat","caption":"Horse logging at Forest Festival","credit":"Tom Remp","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/BB60CF10-E463-B08E-9451CF91B6031913.jpg","title":"Formal Gardens","alt":"formal four square garden in full bloom from above with two people looking at flowers","caption":"Four Square Garden at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller NHP","credit":"Credit: Billings Farm & Museum","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3DEFB2C8-920A-1F19-5314A3E2DED7B797.jpg","title":"Mansion in Winter","alt":"white awing of red brick building covered in snow","caption":"Mansion in Winter","credit":"Credit: Billings Farm & Museum","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/BB97B147-FF58-8324-C0B4A1AA3AE899FB.jpg","title":"Fun in the Forest camp","alt":"Park Ranger points to a trail sign and talks to a group of young children","caption":"Park Ranger Marie teaching kids about trail stewardship","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Arts and Culture","Craft Demonstrations","Cultural Demonstrations","Live Music","Food","Picnicking","Guided Tours","Hands-On","Citizen Science","Arts and Crafts","Hiking","Front-Country Hiking","Horse Trekking","Horseback Riding","Junior Ranger Program","Skiing","Cross-Country Skiing","Snow Play","Snowshoeing","Wildlife Watching","Birdwatching","Park Film","Museum Exhibits","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store","Gift Shop and Souvenirs"],"topics":["Architecture and Building","African American Heritage","Arts","Painting","Photography","Poetry and Literature","Sculpture","Asian American Heritage","Birthplace","Enslavement","Farming and Agriculture","Industry","Logging and Timber Cutting","Landscape Design","Native American Heritage","Religion and Spirituality","Schools and Education","Science, Technology and Innovation","Social Movements","Conservation Movement","Wars and Conflicts","Civil War","Cold War","Women's History","Animals","Birds","Cats (wild)","Fish","Tortoises and Turtles","Climate Change","Forests and Woodlands","Coniferous Forests","Deciduous Forests","Geology","Lakes","Mountains","River and Riparian","Rock Landscapes and Features","Scenic Views","Trails","Unique Species","Watersheds","Wetlands"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park","description":"The park's 20 miles of trails & carriage roads are open dawn till dusk for hiking & equestrian use. The Carriage Barn Visitor Center is open five days a week, Thursday-Monday (closed Tues/Weds) 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., from Memorial Day Weekend-October 31. Ranger-led programs are available Thursday-Monday (no programs on Tues/Weds). Programs sell out quickly. Reserve in advance on Recreation.gov.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"Sunrise to Sunset","monday":"Sunrise to Sunset","thursday":"Sunrise to Sunset","sunday":"Sunrise to Sunset","tuesday":"Sunrise to Sunset","friday":"Sunrise to Sunset","saturday":"Sunrise to Sunset"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"Shared parking is at the Billings Farm & Museum. If using a GPS, please enter \"Billings Farm & Museum\". If you'd like to watch the park film, begin your visit at the Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center. To enter Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, take the paved path to the right of the Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center, walk up and cross the street, and then take the left fork to reach the National Park Carriage Barn Visitor Center. Accessible parking available next to the Mansion.","weatherInfo":"The weather in Vermont is dramatic and varied depending on location, terrain, distance from a body of water like Lake Champlain, and elevation and can change from year to year. In the Woodstock area, summer daily high temperatures range between 60 to 80 degrees, with some days reaching into the 90s. Winter is Vermont's longest season and temps in winter vary more than those in summer. Common to experience freezing temperatures from Nov to March, many sub-zero days, seasonal snowfall averages 80 inches.","contacts":{"phone":"802-457-3368","email":"mabi_visitorservices@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Carriage Barn Visitor Center","description":"Built on the foundation of an earlier stable in 1895 to house the Billings' horses and carriages, this building is currently used as the HQ and visitor center for Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller NHP. Explore the exhibit, \"A Place in the Land\", visit the bookstore, or sign up for programs (advanced reservations preferred). Junior Ranger books and passport stamps are available at this location. Open five days a week, Friday-Monday (closed Tues/Weds) from 10am to 5pm, Memorial Day weekend (late May) to Oct 31.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/places/carriagebarnvisitorcenter.htm","lat":43.631074377336894,"lon":-72.51797318458557},{"name":"Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center (Partner Visitor Center in Shared Parking Area)","description":"This Visitor Center is not operated by the National Park Service. The Billings Farm & Museum is a park partner organization that shares the historic estate of Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. Passport stamps are available at this location when the Carriage Barn Visitor Center is closed. For the most up to date and accurate information about the Billings Farm & Museum, visit http://www.billingsfarm.org.","url":"http://www.billingsfarm.org","lat":43.631673100683514,"lon":-72.51588539953843}],"campgrounds":[],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"saint-gaudens-national-historical-park","km":20},{"slug":"robert-t-stafford-white-rocks-national-recreation-area","km":44},{"slug":"silvio-o-conte-national-fish-and-wildlife-refuge","km":47},{"slug":"john-hay-national-wildlife-refuge","km":51},{"slug":"moosalamoo-national-recreation-area","km":51},{"slug":"green-mountain-national-forest","km":75}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=mabi"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.618Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Sectioned Trail Closures November 2-20","text":"The park will be conducting forestry operations targeting hazard trees along Mountain Road, Upper Meadow Road, Sugarhouse Loop, McKenzie Road, and Prosper Trail November 2 - 20. During felling operations, sections of the trails marked in yellow may be temporarily closed for visitor safety. Closures may last up to one hour. Please observe all posted closure signs and barriers. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/temporary-trail-closures-november-2-20-2026.htm","updated":"2026-10-16 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-697724AC-B00A-4FC0-900E-1159FF6503D0"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is Cashless","text":"Tours may be purchased online (recreation.gov) or in person with a credit or debit card only. Cash transactions are not available at the park.","url":null,"updated":"2023-11-30 14:43:03.0","id":"nps-A436C869-2A00-46D4-9673-609788164E5F"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/marsh-billings-rockefeller-national-historical-park/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/marsh-billings-rockefeller-national-historical-park.geojson"}