Mountain Biking in Vermont: Burke Mountain Resort is gearing up to open its Bike Park for the 2026 season on Saturday, June 6, with weekend-only hours at first and expanded Thursday–Sunday operations starting June 18; the park touts 24 trails across 25 miles, direct access to the Kingdom Trail network, and major 2026 upgrades including a rebuild of Jester and new/renewed connections with Kingdom Trails. Electric Vehicles & Costs: Vermont has nearly 21,000 EVs on the road, up 12% year over year, as higher gas prices and cheaper used EVs (plus discounted home charging) make switching more affordable—drivers are seeing EV fuel costs around $1.75/gallon equivalent. Lake Rules for Wake Boats: Vermont’s already-strict wake boat regulations tighten mid-June, limiting operations to special zones on 20 lakes/ponds and requiring wake boats to stay 500 feet from other boats and recreation users. State Parks Pricing: Vermont is seeking more flexible, popularity-based pricing for state park access, with no fee hike proposed right now but potential future changes tied to demand and location. Northern Lights Alert: A strong geomagnetic storm could push auroras as far south as 23 states on June 4–5, giving Vermonters a shot at seeing the sky show. Youth Facility Plan: Vermont officials unveiled a proposed 14-bed juvenile stabilization and treatment facility in South Burlington, aiming to fill a gap left after Woodside closed in 2020. Loons & Boating Etiquette: Vermont Fish and Wildlife is urging boaters and anglers to keep a safe distance from nesting loons and avoid entanglement risks by bringing fishing line home. EV Air Travel Buzz: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy flew in Beta Technologies’ electric eVTOL aircraft in Burlington, highlighting next-gen air mobility and charging infrastructure. Summer Reading Picks: Local libraries and readers get a boost with fresh summer reading lists spanning mystery/thriller, romance, and more.