| Lake Champlain is the largest body of
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| | rich revolutionary past, the importance
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| fresh water in the U.S. after the Great
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| | of the Native Americans of this area, and
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| Lakes, and at 120 miles in length and an
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| | interesting facts about the Lake. But
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| average depth of 400 and 12 miles across,
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| | center stage on either cruise is the
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| everything about it is impressive. But
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| | stunning views of the Islands and the
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| more impressive than its size is its
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| | surrounding mountains of Vermont and New
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| unspoiled beauty. In a state already
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| | York.
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| known for conservation and back-to-nature
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| | DIVING FOR WRECKS
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| vacations, Lake Champlain is the secret
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| | If diving for wrecks is your passion then
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| destination for a growing number of New
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| | in Lake Champlain youve come to the right
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| England vacationers.
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| | place. The Lake is considered by many
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| Heres my pick of five destinations and
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| | divers to have the best collection of
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| attractions in the Lake Champlain region
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| | historic shipwrecks in North America.
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| when you visit...
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| | Eight of these wrecks are preserved for
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| ISLAND HOPING VERMONT STYLE:
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| | the enjoyment of divers, and under the
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| The northern half of Lake Champlain
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| | watchful eye of the Lake Champlain
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| contains a wonderful patchwork of
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| | Underwater Historic Preserve. These
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| Islands. The largest of the Islands are
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| | wrecks offer a unique experience for
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| interconnected with each other and the
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| | northeast diving. The types of wrecks
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| Vermont mainland by Route 2 in the south
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| | vary from a horse ferry to canal boats,
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| and Route 78 in the north. Following
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| | with some located close to both the
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| Route 2 from south to north will take you
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| | Vermont and New York shorelines of the
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| through the picturesque towns of South
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| | Lake. Diving experience required ranges
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| Hero, Grand Isle, North Hero, and Alburg
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| | from beginner to advance.
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| just a few miles from the Canadian
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| | For more information on these wrecks
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| border.
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| | visit the Preserves site at
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| The Lake Champlain Islands terrain is
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| | LAKE CHAMPLAIN MARITIME MUSEUM
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| flat to gentle rolling hills, which means
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| | The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is
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| bicycling is a popular way to get around
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| | located near Vergennes, and is a
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| on vacation. In most areas youll have
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| | marvelous way to experience the
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| unobstructed views of Vermonts Green
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| | historical significance of the lake. The
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| Mountains to the east, and New Yorks
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| | museum at Basin Harbor provides
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| Adirondacks to the west.
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| | opportunities to step back in time as you
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| BURLINGTON - LAKE CHAMPLAINS CITY
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| | explore a Revolutionary War gunboat,
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| Though Montpelier is the state capital of
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| | watch craftsmen use traditional
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| Vermont, its largest city is Burlington,
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| | shipbuilding skills, and learn about
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| which sits on the shore of Lake
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| | nautical life in the Champlain Valley
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| Champlain, with the stunning backdrop to
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| | during the conflicts of the 18th century.
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| the east of the Green Mountains.
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| | The Museum is self-guided but has plenty
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| Activities in Burlington include ECHO,
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| | of demonstrations for you to stop and
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| Vermonts world-class lake aquarium and
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| | view as you wander around.
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| science center on the waterfront, Lake
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| | STATE PARKS ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN
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| Champlain Chocolates guided factory tour,
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| | There are over 50 State Parks in Vermont,
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| where you can see these famous chocolates
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| | and the Lake Champlain area contains
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| made right before your eyes, and The
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| | twelve of those state parks, and
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| Ethan Allen Homestead and Museum.
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| | includes: Alburg Dunes, Knight Point,
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| Complete your day with a train ride
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| | Sandy Bar, Burton Island, Grand Isle,
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| through the beautiful Champlain Valley on
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| | Knight Island, North Hero, and Woods
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| the Green Mountain Railroad. The train
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| | Island in the Lake Champlain Island
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| meanders through gently rolling green
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| | chain. Other state parks on the Lakes
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| pastures to Shelburne and back.
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| | shore are: Kill Kare, Kingsland Bay,
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| CRUISES ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN
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| | Button Bay, and DAR.
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| Two cruise boats operate on Lake
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| | Within these Vermont State Parks are
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| Champlain in the summer - "The Spirit of
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| | opportunities for hiking, biking,
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| Ethan Allen III" accommodates 500 people
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| | camping, boating, fishing, picnicking,
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| and the "Northern Lights" has room for
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| | and swimming. The parks are a wonderful
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| 150 guests. Both these boats leave from
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| | way to relax and enjoy the waters of the
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| the docks in Burlington.
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| | Lake for a day or longer, and to hike
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| While cruising youll listen as tour
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| | trails in between a swim and reading your
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| guides discuss the Lake Champlain regions
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| | novel.
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