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Coast into adventure

It's a foliage-filled wonderland out there

Adventure seekers visit the Lake Champlain Region for paddling, hiking, and climbing in the warm months that lead well into the fall season. As the seasons change, so does our gear, ready for hiking to mountain streams and enjoying time out on the water with landscapes dotted with changing leaves. There are endless options for autumn outdoor activities and attractions in the Lake Champlain Region. 

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A peninsula juts out onto a lake in fall.
A man and woman hold hands on a sailboat in fall.
Discover Lake Champlain

A rather great lake

As the sixth largest freshwater lake in the United States, it should come as no surprise that Lake Champlain's fabulous location, stunning shorelines, and deep waters lends itself to myriad of outdoor activities, both on the water and off. Explore all the ways you can enjoy the waters of Lake Champlain this fall!

The beautiful waters of Lake Champlain offer a number of ways to enjoy one of the largest lakes in the nation. The lake is famous not just for its lake monster, but also for boating, sea kayaking, birding, and fishing. Anglers come for the amazing bass fishing, which ranks among the top 5 in Bassmaster's best bass lakes in the Northeast. 

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A man and woman walk on a grassy trail in fall overlooking a valley.

Adventure responsibly

Leave No Trace 7 Principles

Know before you go

Be prepared! Remember food, water, and clothes to protect you from cold, heat, and rain.     
Use maps to plan where you’re going. Check them along the way so you’ll stay on course and avoid getting lost. Learn about the areas you plan to visit.

Stick to trails and camp overnight right

Walk and ride on designated trails to protect trailside plants. Camp only on existing or designated campsites to avoid damaging vegetation.

Trash your trash and pick up poop

Pack it in, pack it out. Put litter—even crumbs, peels and cores—in garbage bags and carry it home. Use bathrooms or outhouses when available. If they're not available, bury human waste in a small hole 6-8 inches deep and 200 feet or 70 big steps from water and the trail.

Leave it as you find it

Leave plants, rocks, and historical items as you find them so others can enjoy them. Treat living plants with respect. Carving, hacking, or peeling plants may kill them.

Be careful with fire

Use a camp stove for cooking. Stoves are easier to cook on and create less impact than a fire. If you want to have a campfire, be sure it’s permitted and safe to build a fire in the area you’re visiting. Use only existing fire rings to protect the ground from heat. Keep your fire small.

Keep wildlife wild

Observe wildlife from a distance and never approach, feed or follow them. Human food is unhealthy for all wildlife and feeding them starts bad habits. Protect wildlife and your food by securely storing your meals and trash.

Share our trails and manage your pet

Be considerate when passing others on the trail. Keep your pet under control to protect it, other visitors, and wildlife. Be sure the fun you have outdoors does not bother anyone else. Remember, other visitors are there to enjoy the outdoors too.

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