CHAMP Hunting From the Sky!

Well seeing something from the waters edge might be all fine and good for some, but maybe you really want a birds eye view of Lake Champlain, to better see CHAMP in all possibilities, therefore making your visit, the absolute trip of a lifetime? Well there are others out there with your same enthusiasm, and they're waiting for your call as we speak:

• Above Reality - Hot Air Balloon Rides: Take the ride in they sky, either around for some of the best foliage in the Northeast Kingdom, or take a ride over the beautiful Lake Champlain in a hot air balloon, with several different options, including the personal tour with yourself and the pilot. "We’ll cross over picturesque Lake Champlain via the ferry and then drift above Vermont’s largest body of water as our ground crew gets on the ferry to greet us back in Vermont. Once we’ve touched down back in the Green Mountain Sate we’ll grab a hearty balloonists’ breakfast. Special wind conditions required. Truly a once in a lifetime experience."

CHAMP, The Lake Champlain Monster: Alive or Sunk?

When people talk about Champ, The Lake Champlain Monster, they have all kinds of mixed reactions to the supposed beast that lurks in the deep. Some say that he's real, whereas others say that he's not. Now there's a report out that he's been proven to be real by the following photo. But what do you, and others like you really think? Pour over some of the information in the below linked material:

• Champ (Legend) - Wikipedia
• Champ: The Lake Champlain Monster
• The Measure of a Monster
• Investigative Files - The Legend of the Lake Champl...
  

Want to Enjoy the Lake Top Side?

Do you have a problem with really enclosed spaces, or just don't like being under the water all that much, but you still want to see what Lake Champlain has to offer? There are cruises done by several different companies as well, that offer affordable rates for a cruise, either by day or night, around the lake. Some of the amenities include on-ship refreshments and food, as well as some entertainment, and all at an affordable price. Please see the below links to some of the top businesses on the Lake:

• Northern Lights Lake Champlain Cruises - This company offers some of the best cruising for a very competitive price. They were selected as one of "35 Things to do this Summer" by Yankee Magazine!



• Spirit of Ethan Allen III - This boat has been rated as one of the best for tours on the lake, and boasts about private tours for reserve to any kind of customers looking for a nice, secluded tour of Lake Champlain, with any group setting, be it work or play related.
  



• Lake Champlain Transportation - Perhaps you want to cruise the lake for a view, but you want to take a trip on the other side of the lake as well, and need your car or truck. Well then this is just the thing for you. Lake Champlain Ferries has a fleet of three ferries, located at the top, middle, and lower sections of the lake, allowing for passengers and vehicles to travel back and forth across the lake, from Vermont to New York, or vise versa. The southern and northern ferries run year-round, so no matter what time of year your in Vermont, you can always enjoy their amenities.
  

Special Service For NYC & Boston Riders!

For the upcoming season, there will be special discounts for couples and families from the New York City and Boston area. Please keep a lookout for offers from some of the local businesses in the lake Champlain area!