Burton Island state park, Lake Champlain

On the Inland Sea, Lake Champlain, Vermont

Lake Champlain in August, 80 degrees, humidity 33%

Lake Champlain in a good mood. North or south winds can produce a bad chop.

Lake Champlain view

southern Lake Champlain becomes narrow

southern Lake Champlain to Champlain Canal

Cattle on the Champlain Canal

Strict hgt limits for fixed bridges

We think the Champlain canal is prettiest, least developed though water is not clear like others..

section of Champlain Canal

typical Champlain canal scenery

waterfront Champlain canal fixer-upper

typical 'guard gate' can be closed to divert flooding/ice away from locks they protect

marina off Champlain canal with RV campground, typical mom & pop operation

typical lower Champlain canal scenes

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dam, waterfall and lock...though any one can sometimes be miles from the other

Taking turns in the helm and nav seat. VHF transmitting (but not listening) requires a FCC radio telephone op permit for outside US including Canada and Bahamas.

Champlain canal cruising, little shoreside development and pristine hill scenery. 2 Engel dry boxes hold dry goods; boost storage & not underfoot

Waterford town dock on the Hudson river at the eastern end of the Erie canal. Plan on several days here.

Waterford entrance to the Champlain and Erie canal systems. Nice sign, we wish the Atlantic ICW system had some!