The heat of the summer is here, leaving most of us baking in 90 degree temperatures. But we’ll let you in on a secret! There’s a place you can go where you can cool off plus have some fun in your Jeep® brand vehicle. On July 14, 2011, Jeep Jamboree is heading to Killington, Vermont for the 5th Killington Jeep Jamboree. With an average summer temperature of 78 degrees, this is definitely the place to be during the sweltering heat. This Jamboree takes place at the Killington Resort, the largest ski resort in the East, and located in the heart of the Green Mountains. The ski lifts aren’t open, but there are ample roads and trails to keep even the most avid Jeep 4×4 owner busy for a while.

This year, the Killington Grand Resort Hotel and Spa will serve as the Jeep Jamboree event headquarters. The off-road trails are on the resort’s property and feature a tremendous variety of off-road challenges. Rocks, mud, and water are all represented at every difficulty level. You’ll get plenty of off-roading fun in this two-day classic Jeep Jamboree. That’s not all though. The Grand Spa offers a variety of interesting and reasonably priced services for a little pampering after a long day on the trail. If you manage to get away for longer than the weekend, you can take in 18 holes at the Killington golf course. This gem of a course is designed to take advantage of the spectacular and sweeping views while offering a championship golf experience.

There are plenty of other activities for Jeep 4×4 owners who may want a little more challenge. If you have a chance, throw on your boots and spend some time hiking a portion of the Appalachian Trail which meanders through the Green Mountains. The Appalachian Trail is a public hiking trail which extends 2,155 miles from Georgia to Maine. In Vermont, the Appalachian Trail coincides with the Long Trail, a 265-mile border to border path stretching from the Massachusetts state line, through the Green Mountains, then on to the Canadian border. While you’re packing the boots, you might as well go ahead and stash some camping gear in your Jeep brand vehicle and spend some time in the Green Mountain National Forest. Home to six designated wilderness areas, there will be plenty of places for you to pitch your tent and enjoy a rustic camping experience. The national forest also has a variety of picturesque automobile tours which take advantage of some stunning views and sweeping panoramas of the Green Mountains.

Only a short 50-mile drive from Killington is Montpelier, the capitol of Vermont. Established in 1781, and with a population of less than 8,000, Montpelier is the smallest state capitol in the United States. But don’t let the size fool you because this small city has plenty to offer. Its small size allows for a thorough exploration in a short time. Stretch your legs after the Killington Jamboree and enjoy one of several walking tours offered by the Montpelier historical society. Nearby, the Dog River has excellent brown trout fishing opportunities.

Killington, Vermont is definitely the place to be during the hot summer, and you won’t be disappointed with the great off-road challenges and numerous activities of this terrific Jeep Jamboree location.