Ride in Lake Champlain

Lake Champlain, which sits primarily in Vermont and stretches 120 miles between Vermont and New York with its northern point in Canada, is popular with tourists because of its recreational opportunities, wildlife, and historical attractions. More than 8,000 square miles make up its watershed. Its 587 miles of shoreline, most of which are unspoiled, are a haven for animals and one of the best spots in Vermont to go sailing, canoeing, or kayaking. 318 different bird species depend on Lake Champlain in Vermont, while 81 different fish species inhabit its waters.

A 20-foot serpent-like creature is also said to swim in the lake, according to Samuel de Champlain, after whom the lake was named. His was the first documented sighting of what is now known as "Champy," but it was by no means the last. From one of the many lake cruises, or even from one of the three ferries that travel from Charlotte, Burlington, and Grand Isle to the New York side, you might be able to see it.

Its shore and surrounding wetlands are protected by a number of wildlife reserves, notably the Dead Creek WMA, where tens of thousands of migratory snow geese stop to rest in late October. At the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center on Burlington's waterfront, you may learn more about ecology. The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vergennes, which has a view of Basin Harbor, examines the lake's significance to the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Visit Mount Independence as well, a significant sister fort to Fort Ticonderoga in New York across the lake that was assaulted in July 1777. Discover more in the visitor center, then use the trail maps with historical information to explore the 400-acre park.

Location: New York/Vermont in the United States; and Quebec in Canada

Website: https://www.lakechamplainregion.com/

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