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Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Planning Regional County Chittenden de Champlain was the first first the was Champlain de sense of connection to the land. the to connection of sense 1609, French explorer, Samuel Samuel explorer, French 1609, E or winter’s white blanket— brings the traveler a a traveler the brings blanket— white winter’s or n region’s original inhabitants. In In inhabitants. original region’s Water Recreation along the Byway summer green, fall colors colors fall green, summer j County Chamber of Commerce of Chamber County o Native American Abenaki were the the were Abenaki American Native bathed in spring and and spring in bathed Courtesy of the Addison Addison the of Courtesy y History and Culture and History farms and forests—whether forests—whether and farms L a working landscape of of landscape working k sports like Nordic skating and kiteboarding. and skating Nordic like sports e three at once!). The Byway’s Byway’s The once!). at three snowshoeing, ice skating, ice fishing and newer newer and fishing ice skating, ice snowshoeing, C around you (many times all all times (many you around h several locations to enjoy cross-country skiing, skiing, cross-country enjoy to locations several a mountains are always always are mountains m Launching your boat p Although quieter in the winter, the region offers offers region the winter, the in quieter Although l a Enjoy our beaches and New York’s Adirondack Adirondack York’s New and i n Dotting the scenic shores of Lake Champlain, Lake Champlain Land Trust Land Champlain Lake Vermont’s Green Mountains Mountains Green Vermont’s Byway boat launch access areas are convenient, The Lake Champlain Byway is home to more resident and visitors the chance to relax in nature. in relax to chance the visitors and resident Views of Lake Champlain, Champlain, Lake of Views easy to come by and simple to use – so you’ll get than 20 diverse, beaches including many that are pristine areas conserved in perpetuity to enable enable to perpetuity in conserved areas pristine sandy and shallow. Whether you’re looking to no matter where you are. are. you where matter no to exploring faster. The Lake Champlain Byway has most populous communities contain several several contain communities populous most swim, canoe, paddleboard, have a family picnic the scenery is spectacular spectacular is scenery the multiple public boat launches to help you spend recreation paths is also popular. Even the Byway’s Byway’s the Even popular. also is paths recreation or simply relax on the shoreline, there’s a beach to Throughout the Byway, Byway, the Throughout the day on the water. Take advantage of exceptional festivals, and community suppers and dances. and suppers community and festivals, Bike touring along its country roads or designated designated or roads country its along touring Bike complement your preference. Varying from small Scenery fishing opportunities, go waterskiing or tubing, French-heritage days, farmers’ markets, fall harvest harvest fall markets, farmers’ days, French-heritage areas with hiking and biking trails and campsites. campsites. and trails biking and hiking with areas sailing or skim across the water on your personal to large, the Byway’s beaches boast spectacular offer the traveler unique experiences such as as such experiences unique traveler the offer The region also has numerous parks and natural natural and parks numerous has also region The watercraft. The Lake is over 120 miles long so Adirondack views, well-maintained shores, and Addison County. Addison festivals while the Byway’s smaller communities communities smaller Byway’s the while festivals there’s plenty of room for all! Many launches are shallow access areas – making them safe and fun and then south to nine different communities in in communities different nine to south then and largest city, Burlington, hosts several cultural cultural several hosts Burlington, city, largest Lake Champlain International Champlain Lake for all ages. Many beaches also feature ample windsurfing. maintained by the Vermont Department of Fish & city of Burlington and several surrounding towns, towns, surrounding several and Burlington of city Lake Champlain region their home. Vermont’s Vermont’s home. their region Champlain Lake parking, convenient facilities, snack bars, nearby scuba diving and and diving scuba Wildlife: For more information, visit: http://www. the Champlain Islands, U.S. Route 7 through the the through 7 Route U.S. Islands, Champlain the settlers, rugged Yankees and others who made the the made who others and Yankees rugged settlers, restaurants, and are close to a wealth of recreational swimming, fishing, fishing, swimming, vtfishandwildlife.com/fish_accessareas.cfm. km) long and consists of U.S. Route 2 through through 2 Route U.S. of consists and long km) VT Dept. of Fish & Wildlife and small, to teach us about the Abenaki, French French Abenaki, the about us teach to small, and opportunities for all interests and abilities. canoeing, kayaking, kayaking, canoeing, south, the formal route is 185 miles (298 (298 miles 185 is route formal the south, The area features several museums, both large large both museums, several features area The power boating, sailing, sailing, boating, power So. Burlington Recreation and Parks qualities and resources. From north to to north From resources. and qualities Activities include include Activities State of Vermont for its unique intrinsic intrinsic unique its for Vermont of State became known for its nature-oriented tourism. tourism. nature-oriented its for known became to get out on the water. water. the on out get to Scenic Byway designated by the the by designated Byway Scenic the Adirondacks of New York, Lake Champlain Champlain Lake York, New of Adirondacks the other points of access, making it easy for travelers travelers for easy it making access, of points other L Marinas the Lake Champlain Byway is a a is Byway Champlain Lake the region’s waterways. Like Like waterways. region’s marinas, public boat launches, public beaches and and beaches public launches, boat public marinas, Shelburne Museum Shelburne Lake Champlain is a boater’s paradise, and portion of Vermont, Vermont, of portion State Parks mill towns along the the along towns mill explore nature. There are several state parks, parks, state several are There nature. explore the Byway affords a number of conveniently ocated in the northwest the in ocated With unparalleled views, premier hiking trails, numerous shipping and and shipping numerous which flow into it and numerous locations to to locations numerous and it into flow which Ted Selfridge Ted located marinas – many of which offer a range sandy beaches and quiet bays, Vermont State the establishment of of establishment the is its ready access to Lake Champlain, the rivers rivers the Champlain, Lake to access ready its is of boat rental opportunities, nearby or on-site Parks along the Byway are a favorite destination War followed by by followed War The first and foremost characteristic of the Byway Byway the of characteristic foremost and first The accommodations, lakefront picnic locations, for outdoor enthusiasts. In particular, the State after the Revolutionary Revolutionary the after Nature and Outdoor Recreation Outdoor and Nature fishing access points and more. Panoramic Parks in the Champlain Islands offer a number agriculture expanded expanded agriculture views of Mt. Mansfield and surrounding of water access points and a wide, unique region. Settlement and and Settlement region. mountains, gentle breezes, and a varied and exciting range of activities such as power European to visit the the visit to European selection of nearby recreational opportunities boating, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming are just some of the features you can expect and fishing. Individuals, couples and families from Lake Champlain’s selection of well- alike will find sanctuary in Vermont’s quiet maintained marinas. For a full list of marinas, forests, scenic shorelines and accessible visit http://vtbma.org/resouces.html. camping sites. For more details, visit Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission http://www.vtstateparks.com. Vermont State Parks Recr ater eati W on Sites Paddle powered e Lake Cham Ferries of th pl y ain Bywa exploring A unique and exciting way to take in Lake Champlain and the rivers that Lake Champlain’s beautiful views, the feed into it offer miles of serene Byway hosts a number of ferry crossings paddling and are home to many of services to and from New York. With Vermont’s thriving fish and wildlife. convenient launch times each day, Hand launch your canoe or kayak these ferries are an excellent and at one of the Byway’s many public relaxing way to explore both states’ access sites and spend the day shores of Lake Champlain, catch some exploring. See the Lake Champlain of the area’s best sunsets, and bring Land Trust’s list of conserved your family on a safe and affordable shoreline areas at www.lclt.org expedition. All ferry services offer or check out the Lake Champlain vehicle transport, so getting around Paddlers’ Trail for remote camping once you’re on the other side is a options, www.lakechamplain breeze. For details, including rates committee.org/explore. and schedules, visit www.ferries. com and www.forttiferry.com. Trip Kinney, courtesy of Lake Champlain Committee Lake Champlain Transportation Co. Fishing Recreation Anglers of all abilities anticipate fishing season on Services Lake Champlain, as it hosts To find water recreation services some of Vermont’s finest such as guides, watercraft rentals fishing spots. The season and sales, fishing tackle, etc. typically runs from May please contact the Vermont his brochure was funded in part by the Federal through March. Be sure to Outdoor Guide Association or Highway Administration. The Byway works with pick up your license at our regional chamber of the Administration’s National Scenic Byways any number of locations TProgram which promotes the recognition and enjoyment commerce partners: along the Byway.
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