Podcasts about Lake Champlain

Dive into the mysterious depths of North America's most legendary lakes in this chilling and thought-provoking episode of The Gonzo Chronicles. From the iconic Champ of Lake Champlain to the eerie ripples of Alaska's Illieanna Lake, we explore the creatures, the sightings, and the centuries-old stories that keep these legends alive. Why do lake monsters continue to fascinate us? And what might truly lurk beneath those dark waters? Join us for a journey through folklore, eyewitness accounts, Indigenous traditions, and the psychology behind our enduring fascination with what lies beyond the visible surface. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this episode will make you think twice before standing too close to the shoreline at dusk. #Cryptids #LakeMonsters #ParanormalPodcast #StrangeStories #UnexplainedMysteries #FolkloreFriday #MonsterLore #CryptidHunting #NorthAmericanFolklore #ParanormalTalk #Champ #Ogopogo #AltamahaHa #WhiteRiverMonster

Today, we stay on Lake Champlain where we visit the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum and discuss the importance of that lake on the American Revolution.  Join Guest Host Roger Williams and Executive Director Chris Sabick as we discuss Lake Champlain and the battles fought on that critical resource.  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

250 Years Ago (November 1775) Gen. George Washington sent Henry Knox, his newly appointed chief of artillery, to New York City and Fort Ticonderoga to secure cannon, mortar, shells, lead and ammunition to continue a siege of British-occupied Boston. "The want of them is so great that no trouble or expense should be spared to obtain them," Washington said. Knox and his brother arrived in New York City on Nov. 25 and left three days later for Lake Champlain. 150 Years Ago (November 1875) Johnny Mead broke his ankle while playing leapfrog with classmates from the Rock Street school. Tim Dunn nearly lost his ear when a chain slipped loose while he was loading filters aboard the schooner Norma at the foundry wharf. John Meisenbaher opened a Shaving and Hair Cutting Saloon. Hamilton Brown of Garden Street left home on a Friday morning, telling his wife he was headed to Glenham to look for work and would return on an afternoon train. Five days later, there was no sign of him. Investigators learned he had withdrawn all his funds from Fishkill Savings Bank, including a small sum in his 5-year-old son's name. (The Cold Spring Recorder reported that Brown returned home on the following Thursday, although it did not explain his absence.) William Warren, 14, employed by Mr. Ferris in the ice business, was sent home with the team and an empty wagon. On a nearby lane, he encountered the Cronk boys cutting down a tree. The Cronks said Warren told them: "Let 'er go, I can hold the horses," but William said the brothers let the tree fall just behind him, spooking the horses, who knocked a gate from its hinges and left him "demoralized." The Recorder suggested that, unlike in other parts of the state, and against the wishes of the "best class of our citizens," local police too often released suspects before trial for lack of evidence. Gen. Tom Thumb (aka Charles Stratton of Bridgeport, Connecticut, who was 3 feet, 4 inches tall), 37, and his wife, Lavinia Warren, appeared at Town Hall for two performances as part of a world tour. Tickets were 25 cents [$7.50]. The bill also included Minnie Warren and Major Newell, with songs, duets, dances, dialogues and comic acts and sketches. Stratton's small carriage and ponies were driven through the streets to draw attention to the shows. [P.T. Barnum "discovered" Stratton when he was 4 years old; he became a sensation in the 1840s after the showman taught him to sing and dance.] A Poughkeepsie man named Michael Mullen was arrested at Garrison's Landing on a Saturday night and accused of stealing a satchel from a fellow passenger on the 4 p.m. train. After Mullen had been held at the Town Hall jail for two days, the satchel owner said he couldn't identify him, and he was released. Thieves stole a beehive with 30 pounds of honey, valued at $25 [about $735 today], from outside the Nelsonville residence of Malcomb Evans. Mrs. Charles Cooney of Breakneck, after returning from a trip to Cold Spring, built a fire to boil water. The stovepipe, which extended through the floor above the kitchen, sent sparks into the woodwork and her modest home - worth about $100 [$3,000] - burned to the ground. Joseph Dore Jr., 6, was warming himself by resting his feet on a hot-water boiler when the lid tipped, scalding both feet. William Hustis lost 11 sheep overnight in the North Highlands to fatal injuries inflicted by wild dogs. David Hustis had earlier lost 17. Capt. Joshua Cronk was brought to his home on Fair Street after suffering partial paralysis on his left side while lying at anchor in Peekskill Bay to wait out a gale. The Recorder suggested that the cold and anxiety led to the attack. The same gale blew a 500-pound wagon in a semicircle around Thomas Jaycox's barn while spinning it around. The post office announced it would close at 10:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Village officials said the owner of a black lace veil could claim it at Town Hall. Thomas Reed completed a map of Putnam County from his own survey ...

In Episode 423 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore the skies over Colchester, Vermont, searching for a cigar-shaped UFO that abducted two teenagers working at the old Buff Ledge summer camp on Lake Champlain back in 1968. The strange encounter gave rise to a popular book about the incident and one of the most famous UFO cases to ever grace the Green Mountain State.  See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-423-the-buff-ledge-ufo-abduction/    Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com/  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

In this episode of Climate Positive, Gil Jenkins speaks with Bill McKibben: author, educator, and one of the most acclaimed environmental voices of our time. His latest book, Here Comes the Sun, traces the rise of abundant, inexpensive solar power and argues that if we keep accelerating, we have a real chance not only to limit climate damage, but also to reorder the world on saner and more humane grounds. We dig into the data, the politics, and the people driving the global shift to solar, and Bill also opens up about the role of faith in his work and how he views the environmental movement's trajectory today.Links:Bill McKibben WebsitePurchase Bill's Book - Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for CivilizationBook Excerpt: 4.6 Billion Years On, the Sun Is Having a Moment – The New Yorker, July 9, 2025Substack: The Crucial Years - Bill's ongoing essays on climate, energy, and activismSun Day WebsiteThird Act WebsiteArticle: Sunday Was Also Sun Day - The New York Times, Sept. 20, 2025Episode recorded on October 20, 2025 About Bill:Bill McKibben is founder of Third Act, which organizes people over the age of 60 for action on climate and justice. His 1989 book The End of Nature is regarded as the first book for a general audience about climate change, and has appeared in 24 languages. He's gone on to write 20 books, and his work appears regularly in periodicals from the New Yorker to Rolling Stone. He serves as the Schumann Distinguished Scholar in Environmental Studies at Middlebury College, as a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and he has won the Gandhi Peace Prize as well as honorary degrees from 20 colleges and universities. He was awarded the Right Livelihood Award, sometimes called the alternative Nobel, in the Swedish Parliament. Foreign Policy named him to its inaugural list of the world's 100 most important global thinkers. McKibben helped found 350.org, the first global grassroots climate campaign, which has organized protests on every continent, including Antarctica, for climate action. He played a leading role in launching the opposition to big oil pipeline projects like Keystone XL, and the fossil fuel divestment campaign, which has become the biggest anti-corporate campaign in history, with endowments worth more than $40 trillion stepping back from oil, gas and coal. He stepped down as board chair of 350 in 2015, and left the board and stepped down from his volunteer role as senior adviser in 2020, accepting emeritus status. He lives in the mountains above Lake Champlain with his wife, the writer Sue Halpern, where he spends as much time as possible outdoors. In 2014, biologists credited his career by naming a new species of woodland gnat—Megophthalmidia mckibbeni–in his honor.Book Blurb:From the acclaimed environmentalist, a call to harness the power of the sun and rewrite our scientific, economic, and political future. Our climate, and our democracy, are melting down. But Bill McKibben, one of the first to sound the alarm about the climate crisis, insists the moment is also full of possibility. Energy from the sun and wind is suddenly the cheapest power on the planet and growing faster than any energy source in history—if we can keep accelerating the pace, we have a chance. Here Comes the Sun tells the story of the sudden spike in power from the sun and wind—and the desperate fight of the fossil fuel industry and their politicians to hold this new power at bay. From the everyday citizens who installed solar panels equal to a third of Pakistan's electric grid in a year to the world's sixth-largest economy—California—nearly halving its use of natural gas in the last two years, Bill McKibben traces the arrival of plentiful, inexpensive solar energy. And he shows how solar power is more than just a path out of the climate crisis: it is a chance to reorder the world on saner and more humane grounds. You can't hoard solar energy or hold it in reserves—it's available to all.There's no guarantee we can make this change in time, but there is a hope—in McKibben's eyes, our best hope for a new civilization: one that looks up to the sun, every day, as the star that fuels our world. Email your feedback to Chad, Gil, Hilary, and Guy at climatepositive@hasi.com.

Michael Cohen is a partner and founding member of Lean Real Estate, a successful investment firm buying directly from owners.  The team at Lean applies lean manufacturing principles to real estate investment, which has helped the team of three stay focused and well disciplined in every aspect of their operation.   Learn from Michael how to apply lean principles to your operation in our episode, plus understand more about the Burlington, Vermont real estate market.  Burlington is one of Vermont's highest performing markets for increasing value as is Chittenden county as a whole, which has been good for some and a challenge for those seeking stable and desirable places to live in what is a dynamic and very attractive part of the country, along the shores of Lake Champlain.

In this episode of Sailing and Cruising the East Coast of the United States, host Bela Musits is joined once again by fellow sailor Mike Malekoff as they continue their journey aboard Mike's Hunter 44 Deck Salon. Recorded live during their relocation trip from Brunswick, Georgia to Burlington, Vermont, this installment captures the challenges, surprises, and rewards of their leg from Whitehall, New York to Chipman Point on Lake Champlain.The episode opens with Bela and Mike reflecting on the previous day's struggles. After pushing through the Champlain Canal locks in steady rain, they thought the hardest part was behind them. Instead, Mother Nature had other plans. Strong winds, unpredictable weather, and narrow passages tested both their seamanship and patience. As they share firsthand accounts, listeners get a true sense of what long-distance coastal and inland cruising can be like when conditions don't go as planned.Throughout the conversation, Bela and Mike highlight the unique challenges of lock navigation, including the fatigue that sets in after a long day of line handling, motoring, and waiting for water levels to equalize. They describe the relief of finally leaving the canal system behind, only to be met by rough conditions on Lake Champlain, which demanded constant attention at the helm.The discussion also showcases the camaraderie and teamwork that develops on extended passages. From managing sail trim in shifting winds to coordinating docking maneuvers at the end of a tiring day, Bela and Mike emphasize how essential trust and clear communication are aboard a cruising sailboat. Their storytelling makes it easy for listeners to imagine themselves in the cockpit—feeling the spray, watching the clouds build, and plotting the next safe anchorage.Another highlight is their arrival at Chipman Point Marina, where they reflect on the day's challenges and rewards. The stop marks not only progress in their voyage north but also a moment to appreciate the beauty of the Champlain Valley. Surrounded by rolling hills and calm waters, the marina provided the perfect respite after a long push. Bela and Mike talk about the satisfaction of tying up securely, enjoying a warm meal, and planning for the final leg toward Burlington.For sailors, cruisers, and boating enthusiasts, this episode offers both practical takeaways and relatable experiences. It covers topics like:Cruising the Champlain Canal and transitioning from river to lake sailing.Handling locks in rain and variable weather.Strategies for staying safe and efficient during long days underway.The importance of seamanship, patience, and preparation on extended passages.The beauty and challenges of sailing Lake Champlain, one of the premier cruising grounds in the Northeast.Listeners who are planning a trip through the Champlain Canal, considering cruising Lake Champlain, or simply dreaming about sailing the East Coast will find this episode informative and inspiring. Bela and Mike's journey is a reminder that sailing is as much about adapting to unexpected conditions as it is about enjoying fair winds and calm seas.Join Bela and Mike on this leg from Whitehall to Chipman Point and experience the mix of endurance, humor, and joy that comes with cruising America's inland and coastal waterways.Connect With Us:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it helps us reach more sailing enthusiasts like you!  Send us your comments and suggestions. sailingtheeast@gmail.comHappy Sailing!Bela and Mike

Various native tribes in northern New York State and southeastern Canada warred amongst themselves long before the arrival of Europeans on the continent. By the early seventeenth century, new alliances were formed and the Iroquoian-Mohawks became mortal enemies of the French. On July 29, 1609—somewhere in the area near Ticonderoga and Crown Point in upper New York State—a battle took place that had a significant effect on relations between the French and the Iroquoian-Mohawks for the rest of the century. Check out the YouTube versions of this episode at: https://youtu.be/7C4IhkSXVCw https://youtu.be/cyzKGOH1xRQ Battle of Lake Champlain books available at https://amzn.to/3Amz19o Huron Indians books available at https://amzn.to/3LuseAR Algonquin Indians books available at https://amzn.to/3NjVBHH Montagnais Indians books available at https://amzn.to/3oHllDq Iroquois Indian books available at https://amzn.to/44nzqq6 Mohawk Indian books available at https://amzn.to/3VhoYfv Samuel de Champlain books available at https://amzn.to/40Ty6ck New France books available at https://amzn.to/3nXKYzy ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's Books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM AudioWorks: Champlain's Dream by D. Hackett Fischer, read by E. Herrmann (Simon & Schuster); LibriVox: Historical Tales by C. Morris, read by Kalynda. Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join host Bela Musits and fellow sailor Mike Malekoff aboard Mike's Hunter 44 Deck Salon as they continue their incredible voyage up the East Coast of the United States, relocating the boat from Brunswick, Georgia to Burlington, Vermont. This episode captures their journey from Schuyler Yacht Basin to Whitehall, New York, a leg that highlights the beauty, challenges, and joy of extended cruising.Bela and Mike start the episode with a lighthearted story about waking up to wet feet after an overnight rainstorm revealed a small leak in the forward cabin. The two sailors reflect on the realities of life aboard, including quirky boat design features like the windlass placement, which—unfortunately—channels drips right into the berth. Their good humor underscores a theme that runs throughout the voyage: the ability to laugh at inconveniences and embrace the unpredictability of cruising.As they recount the day's sail, Bela and Mike describe the serene conditions the Champlain Canal. They note the unique blend of rural scenery, historic towns, and quiet stretches of water that make this region a hidden gem for sailors. From the tree-lined banks to the glimpses of wildlife, the passage feels more like a river journey than an open-water crossing, offering a peaceful contrast to earlier, more challenging legs of the trip.Listeners will enjoy the duo's storytelling as they detail the sequence of locks they navigated, the friendly conversations with lockmasters, and the careful boat handling required in narrow channels. For sailors planning a similar voyage, Bela and Mike share practical observations on timing, line handling, and communication—essentials for smooth transits through canal systems.Beyond the technical aspects, this episode captures the camaraderie that develops over weeks at sea. With more than three weeks aboard at this point, Bela and Mike reflect on the rhythms of cruising life: anchoring, marina stops, cooking aboard, and evenings spent recounting the day's adventures. Their partnership and shared enthusiasm for sailing shine through, giving listeners a window into the rewarding blend of challenge and relaxation that long-distance cruising offers.The conversation also touches on the natural beauty of upstate New York, the anticipation of reaching Whitehall, and the excitement of approaching the northern end of their journey. As they near Lake Champlain, both sailors express appreciation for how diverse the East Coast cruising grounds are—from the tidal waters of Georgia and the ICW to the freshwaters of Vermont.Whether you're an experienced sailor, a cruiser planning your own East Coast voyage, or simply someone who enjoys stories from the water, this episode offers both practical insights and entertaining anecdotes. Bela and Mike balance seamanship with humor, making their reflections relatable and engaging for anyone drawn to the cruising lifestyle.Keywords for discovery: sailing podcast, cruising East Coast, Champlain Canal, Schuyler Yacht Basin, Whitehall NY sailing, Lake Champlain sailing, Hunter 44 Deck Salon, long-distance cruising, sailing life stories, liveaboard sailing.Connect With Us:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it helps us reach more sailing enthusiasts like you!  Send us your comments and suggestions. sailingtheeast@gmail.comHappy Sailing!Bela and Mike

Mike Iaconelli sits down with Emil Wagner fresh off his Elite Qualifier victory at Lake Champlain, where Emil posted a record‑setting total of 69 lbs, 2 oz.  In this episode, Emil opens up about his approach, the grind, and how that win fits into his bigger goals in pro bass fishing.   They also dive into: Emil's unique path in the sport Strategy, mindset, and key adjustments that make winners Challenges and realities of life on tour Thoughts on gear, tech, and where competitive bass fishing is headed   From win stories to behind-the-scenes struggles — this is an episode that bridges inspiration and raw honesty.

The Father of New France, Samuel de Champlain, was a larger than life visionary adventurer who made a New World in Canada against extreme odds and challenges, but little is known of this secretive, mysterious, enigmatic Frenchman. During the summer of 1609, Champlain attempted to form better relations and alliances with the local First Nations tribes including Wendat-Hurons, Algonquins, and Montagnais who lived in the area of the St. Lawrence River. These tribes sought Champlain's help in their war against the Haudenosaunee, also known as the Iroquois Confederacy, League or Five Nations. The founder of New France set off with his men to explore the Rivière des Iroquois—now known as the Richelieu River—and became the first known European to lay eyes on and map one of the continent’s majestic bodies of water, named Lake Champlain in his honor. Check out the YouTube versions of this episode at: https://youtu.be/hEmGb4ubv-o https://youtu.be/NGwzgAK9aLM Champlain's Dream by D. Hackett Fischer available at https://amzn.to/3GGi8Kz Samuel de Champlain books available at https://amzn.to/40Ty6ck New France books available at https://amzn.to/3nXKYzy ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's Books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM AudioWorks: Champlain's Dream by D. Hackett Fischer, read by E. Herrmann (Simon & Schuster); LibriVox: Historical Tales by C. Morris, read by Kalynda. Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Sailing and Cruising the East Coast of the United States, host Bela Musits continues his journey with fellow sailor Mike Malekoff aboard Mike's Hunter 44 Deck Salon. Recorded during their relocation trip from Brunswick, Georgia to Burlington, Vermont, this installment covers their passage from Hop-O-Nose Marina in Catskill, New York, to Schuyler Yacht Basin on the Hudson River.Bela begins by returning to the boat after two weeks away, delayed both by a family wedding and a lock closure that left them waiting in Catskill. During that time, Mike held down the fort, provisioning the boat and calling daily for updates on when the locks would reopen. Their reunion kicks off with stories of patience, planning, and keeping a cruising sailboat ready for the next leg of the voyage.With the locks finally open, Bela and Mike prepare to head north. Along the way, they share the practical realities of traveling the Hudson River by sailboat, where timing, tides, and locks all play a role. They discuss their departure from Hop-O-Nose, navigating under bridges, and the shifting challenges that come with moving inland toward Lake Champlain.As the Hunter 44 Deck Salon makes her way upriver, the sailors reflect on both the beauty and the logistics of this leg. They talk about the differences between coastal passages and inland waterways—contrasting offshore freedom with the precise planning needed to transit locks, deal with low bridges, and coordinate with marinas like Schuyler Yacht Basin.The episode also highlights the camaraderie and humor that come with long-distance cruising. Bela and Mike joke about the quirks of waiting in Catskill, provisioning a boat for weeks at a time, and managing life aboard when plans change unexpectedly. For listeners curious about the real-world experience of cruising up the Hudson River, their stories bring the journey to life.This conversation isn't just about travel; it's about the mindset of sailors tackling an extended relocation voyage. From patience during delays to the satisfaction of finally getting underway again, Bela and Mike's discussion captures the ebb and flow of cruising life. Listeners will hear what it's like to adapt plans, keep a boat shipshape during downtime, and re-energize when the next opportunity to sail arrives.Key Topics Covered in This Episode:Returning to the boat after delays and a two-week pause.The impact of lock closures on cruising schedules.Provisioning and maintaining a Hunter 44 Deck Salon during extended waits.Departing Hop-O-Nose Marina and heading north on the Hudson River.Strategies for handling locks, bridges, and tides on inland waterways.The transition from offshore passages to river cruising.Reflections on flexibility, patience, and the humor of sailing life.For sailors planning a similar journey—from Catskill to Schuyler Yacht Basin, and eventually into the Champlain Canal—this episode provides both inspiration and practical insights. It showcases the mix of preparation, problem-solving, and good humor required for cruising the East Coast.Connect With Us:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it helps us reach more sailing enthusiasts like you!  Send us your comments and suggestions. sailingtheeast@gmail.com

Hanna takes Andy & Fish to the Vermont/New York border to explore the mystery of Lake Champlain's most famous resident! Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.

There was a sound issues with the original, it has now been fixed.In this episode of Sailing and Cruising the East Coast of the United States, host Bela Musits continues his sailing journey with fellow sailor and boat owner Mike Malekoff aboard Mike's Hunter 44 Deck Salon. Recorded during their trip from Brunswick, Georgia to Burlington, Vermont, this conversation captures the unique challenges and experiences of sailing the Hudson River and preparing for entry into Lake Champlain.Their stop at Hop-O-Nose Marina in Catskill, New York sets the stage for one of the most important milestones of the voyage—taking down the mast. While Bela jokingly describes the marina as “modern, clean, spit-and-span” with a healthy dose of sarcasm, the real reason for the stop is all business. The marina is known for its crane services, making it one of the few places along the Hudson where cruisers can safely unstep a mast before entering the Erie or Champlain Canal.Mike explains why this is necessary: the bridge clearances to Lake Champlain are very restricted at 17 feet. This leaves sailors and many power boaters no choice but to take the mast down or lower their “air draft”. Bela and Mike talk through this process, sharing insights about preparation, marina logistics, and the sometimes nerve-wracking reality of lowering such a large spar from a cruising sailboat.Listeners get a firsthand account of what it's like to deal with this challenge—how boaters coordinate with marina staff, handle rigging, and secure the mast for safe travel. For those planning their own journeys up the Hudson River or through the Champlain or Erie Canal system, this episode provides valuable perspective and practical tips.Beyond the technical side, Bela and Mike reflect on the journey itself. Sailing from Georgia all the way north has already provided them with countless stories, but entering Catskill represents a turning point. It's a reminder that cruising isn't just about open-water sailing; it's also about adapting to inland waterways, marinas, and infrastructure. The camaraderie between sailors, the quirks of small-town stops, and the satisfaction of tackling each obstacle together all shine through in this conversation.For sailing enthusiasts, especially those curious about the Hudson River, Catskill marinas, mast stepping and unstepping, or cruising toward Lake Champlain, this episode is a must-listen. Bela and Mike's humor and storytelling make the technical aspects approachable, while their real-world experiences highlight the rewards and challenges of long-distance cruising on the East Coast.Whether you're planning your own trip up the Hudson, dreaming of exploring Lake Champlain by sailboat, or just love hearing about the realities of life aboard a Hunter 44 Deck Salon, you'll find both inspiration and practical knowledge here.Key Topics Covered in This Episode:Why sailors must take down their mast before entering the Champlain Canal.The role of Hop-O-Nose Marina in Catskill, NY, for mast services.Insights into bridge clearances and challenges of inland waterways.Tips for preparing your sailboat and working with marina crews.Reflections on the journey from Georgia to Vermont aboard a Hunter 44.Humor, camaraderie, and lessons learned along the Hudson River.Join Bela and Mike as they share another chapter in their adventure sailing and cruising the East Coast. Their blend of technical insight, storytelling, and humor makes this episode not just informative but thoroughly entertaining.Connect With Us:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it helps us reach more sailing enthusiasts like you!  Send us your comments and suggestions. sailingtheeast@gmail.comHappy Sailing!Bela and Mike

A conversation with Gov. Phil Scott about health care, housing, and why he wants state employees back in the office more often. Plus, Vermont's capital city gets its first year-round homeless shelter, a Lake Champlain fishing spot will be closed temporarily to help salmon spawning in the region, tips for keeping New England's migrating birds from flying into windows, and free donuts will be available for Rutland County students if they can recite the preamble to the U.S. Constitution by memory. 

Darkness Radio Presents: Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters. Oddities, & Urban Legends from New England with Researcher/Podcast Host/ Author, Jeff Belanger! Wicked Strange is a journey and a celebration of all the things that make New England like no other place on earth. In a time when so much of the world is becoming homogenized—as big-box stores and chain restaurants move in and so many communities lose their identity—we still have these legends. They belong to specific towns and streets. These are stories locals will share with you . . . if they trust you.  This travel guide takes readers on a journey to the strange and frequently unseen world that is often right under their noses. Covering numerous haunted places, environs where mysterious creatures have been spotted, areas where unusual events have happened, eccentric locals, and roadside oddities to explore, noted expert of the strange Jeff Belanger is your guide to all that's local and strange. Haunted locations from all over New England are covered New England is full of monsters and devils that lurk in the woods, lakes, and seas. Explored are some of the best known and most obscure, including Lake Champlain's Champ; the Cumberland Vampire of Rhode Island; Gloucester's Sea Serpent; the Black Dog of West Peak in Meriden, Connecticut; and the Flying Moose of Maine. Also covered are unusual events, such as UFO sightings (Connecticut's UFO crash at Bantam Lake / Betty and Barney Hill's UFO experience), and roadside oddities, such as the World's Tallest Filing Cabinet (Burlington, VT), Boston's Big Steaming Tea Kettle, and the literal Fork in the Road of Westport, MA.  Wicked Strange takes you off the beaten path, revealing a hidden world right under your nose. Jeff joins Darkness Radio today to tell us a few of the terrific tales that lie behind the six states of New England! Jeff also recalls how he met he co-creator, Frank Grace and what makes their collaboration on this and other projects in the New England Legends series so special throughout the years!  Get your copy of "Wicked Strange..." here:  https://bit.ly/42VHvTy You heard Jeff talk about his life-changing climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, now get the book detailing his journey here: https://bit.ly/3R2o1r8 Get your hands on the Shadow Zine that Jeff was talking about on the show here:  https://jeffbelanger.com/shadow-zine/ Find out where Jeff will be near you, and learn more about him here:  https://jeffbelanger.com/ #paranormal  #supernatural  #metaphysical  #paranormalpodcasts  #darknessradio  #timdennis #jeffbelanger #ghostadventures #newenglandlegends #wickedstrange #yourguidetoghostsmonstersodditiesandurbanlegendsfromnewengland #loversleap #newenglandsfirstufo #hauntedlake  #chickenfarmeristillloveyou #taphephobia #bonesoup #benandjerry #newenglandhauntings #werewolves #ghosts  #spirits  #hauntings #hauntedhouses #ghoststories #monsterstories #demons #angels #guardianangels #twilightzonendings #neardeatheexperience 

In Episode 416 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore Coates Island and the surrounding bay on Lake Champlain in Colchester, Vermont, searching for the lost treasure of the alleged pirate Pierre Mallett. In the 1760s, a strange man arrived at this bay and lived as a recluse the rest of his days. Many years after his death, a letter arrived from France opening a mystery of potentially millions in lost treasure still out there. See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-416-pirate-pierre-malletts-millions/    Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends    Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G     Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com/              Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/  

Darkness Radio Presents: Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters. Oddities, & Urban Legends from New England with Researcher/Podcast Host/ Author, Jeff Belanger! Wicked Strange is a journey and a celebration of all the things that make New England like no other place on earth. In a time when so much of the world is becoming homogenized—as big-box stores and chain restaurants move in and so many communities lose their identity—we still have these legends. They belong to specific towns and streets. These are stories locals will share with you . . . if they trust you.  This travel guide takes readers on a journey to the strange and frequently unseen world that is often right under their noses. Covering numerous haunted places, environs where mysterious creatures have been spotted, areas where unusual events have happened, eccentric locals, and roadside oddities to explore, noted expert of the strange Jeff Belanger is your guide to all that's local and strange. Haunted locations from all over New England are covered New England is full of monsters and devils that lurk in the woods, lakes, and seas. Explored are some of the best known and most obscure, including Lake Champlain's Champ; the Cumberland Vampire of Rhode Island; Gloucester's Sea Serpent; the Black Dog of West Peak in Meriden, Connecticut; and the Flying Moose of Maine. Also covered are unusual events, such as UFO sightings (Connecticut's UFO crash at Bantam Lake / Betty and Barney Hill's UFO experience), and roadside oddities, such as the World's Tallest Filing Cabinet (Burlington, VT), Boston's Big Steaming Tea Kettle, and the literal Fork in the Road of Westport, MA.  Wicked Strange takes you off the beaten path, revealing a hidden world right under your nose. Jeff joins Darkness Radio today to tell us a few of the terrific tales that lie behind the six states of New England! Jeff also recalls how he met he co-creator, Frank Grace and what makes their collaboration on this and other projects in the New England Legends series so special throughout the years!  Get your copy of "Wicked Strange..." here:  https://bit.ly/42VHvTy You heard Jeff talk about his life-changing climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, now get the book detailing his journey here: https://bit.ly/3R2o1r8 Get your hands on the Shadow Zine that Jeff was talking about on the show here:  https://jeffbelanger.com/shadow-zine/ Find out where Jeff will be near you, and learn more about him here:  https://jeffbelanger.com/ #paranormal  #supernatural  #metaphysical  #paranormalpodcasts  #darknessradio  #timdennis #jeffbelanger #ghostadventures #newenglandlegends #wickedstrange #yourguidetoghostsmonstersodditiesandurbanlegendsfromnewengland #loversleap #newenglandsfirstufo #hauntedlake  #chickenfarmeristillloveyou #taphephobia #bonesoup #benandjerry #newenglandhauntings #werewolves #ghosts  #spirits  #hauntings #hauntedhouses #ghoststories #monsterstories #demons #angels #guardianangels #twilightzonendings #neardeatheexperience 

Brad welcomes in Major Austin Barber, Director of Plans, Training, and Security for the Ethan Allen Firing Range.Frank Cioffi joins to remember Richard Tarrant, SMC Basketball star, and founder of IDX Systems in Burlington, And Jan Clancy is a Saint Albans resident who is building a netzero house on Lake Champlain, and Paul Kealey Founder and President of Eko Build has designed and built hundreds of homes since 2006.

Emil Wagner, Matt Messer and Paul Marks join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio to recap the recent 2025 Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Bass Pro Shops.

(Sep 26, 2025) Police believe the Cohoes murder suspect is injured, but alive as the manhunt continues in the Adirondacks; below average water levels on Lake Champlain have led one ferry operator in Essex County to cease operations for the season; a 16-year-old in an attempted murder investigation in Jefferson County has been located; and, a preview of events around the region, including the Ottawa Latin Jazz Orchestra.

(Sep 26, 2025) A two-week-long manhunt for a suspected murderer from the Albany area ended in Paul Smiths today. Police took Anthony Bechand into custody for allegedly killing his girlfriend. We talk with the man who spotted him. Also: The ongoing drought has caused below-average water levels on Lake Champlain. It's led one ferry operator in southern Essex County to cease operations for the season.

There are five Great Lakes: Superior, Ontario, Michigan, Huron and Erie. But for a few fleeting weeks in the late 1990s, Lake Champlain made six.How did this happen? To answer that question from Erin Robbason of West Rutland, we pass the mic to our friends at Interlochen Public Radio and the podcast Point North for a story about Lake Champlain's brief and controversial stint as the sixth Great Lake.Find the web version of this story here.This episode was reported and produced by Ruth Abramovitz and Dan Wanschura. It was edited by Morgan Springer. Additional editing from Dan Wanschura, Ellie Katz and Claire Keenan-Kurgan.The Brave Little State team is Josh Crane, Sabine Poux and Burgess Brown. Our intern is Camila Van Order González. Our Executive Producer is Angela Evancie. Theme music by Ty Gibbons; Other music by Blue Dot Sessions.As always, our journalism is better when you're a part of it: Ask a question about Vermont Sign up for the BLS newsletter Say hi onInstagram and Reddit @bravestatevt Drop us an email: hello@bravelittlestate.org Make a gift to support people-powered journalism Tell your friends about the show! Brave Little State is a production of Vermont Public and a proud member of the NPR Network.

(Sep 23, 2025) After decades of trying to restore Lake Champlain's native salmon population, state and federal officials are using a new tool to figure out what stocking strategies are working; a museum in the Adirondacks is facing criticism after auctioning off more than a dozen historic boats; and a crime novelist's newest book focuses on a love story during the tuberculosis era in Saranac Lake. 

(Sep 23, 2025) State and federal agencies have spent decades trying to restore Lake Champlain's native salmon population. Officials say a new tool on the Boquet River will help them figure out which stocking strategies are working. Also: The Adirondack Experience museum in Blue Mountain Lake is facing criticism for selling more than a dozen historic boats from its collection.

Long before Champ, Vermont's Lake Champlain was said to be home to Odziozo, a colossal water beast from Abenaki legend. This ancient creature is credited with shaping the lake and surrounding land—and sightings of Odziozo outnumber those of Champ. Join Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger as they boat out near Shelburne Point in search of the truth behind one of New England's most mysterious lake monsters. The Great Water Beast Odziozo – A New England Legends Podcast Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more episodes join us here each Monday or visit their website to catch up on the hundreds of tales that legends are made of. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ournewenglandlegends.com/category/podcasts/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jeff Belanger here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jeffbelanger.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  PLEASE SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Happiness Experiment - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.FactorMeals.com/p6050off⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & use code: P6050off at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.MintMobile.com/P60⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shadow Zine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shadowzine.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Love & Lotus Tarot -  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://lovelotustarot.com/⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a little bit of everything on today's BTL as Matt chats with Jonny Schultz from Fish the Moment about the current landscape of bass fishing content creation.  Austin Cranford and Matt Adams check in from Lake Champlain for the first Bassmaster EQ tournament.  Jody White then joins the show for a Lake Champlain breakdown.  Mark Jeffreys gives his thoughts on the recent changes in professional bass fishing and a major upcoming college bowling clash in Oklahoma.  The show concludes with some viewers calling in from Canada, USA, and England.  THE BTL MERCH STORE IS OPEN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 21, 2025. CHECK OUT THE LIMITED EDITION DROP HERE: https://btlfall25.itemorder.com/shop/...Check out the Deep Dive app: https://onelink.deepdiveapp.com/XkkL/...Make fishing more rewarding with Omnia PRO.  Get a $50 gift card for Omnia Fishing by using the code BTLPRO :https://www.omniafishing.com/proLooking for the ultimate power solution with 45 years of trust?  Pro-Guide batteries has you covered.  Use code BTL to get 10% off:https://proguidebatteries.com/Want to fish the best trophy bass lakes on the planet? Pro Bass Adventures Mexico offers trips to both Lake El Salto and Lake Baccarac.  The official Mexico fishing lodge of BTL: https://probassadventures.com/Become a better angler.  Go behind the scenes of the top fishing tours.  Learn the business side of the fishing industry and how to get sponsorships.  The Best On Tour newsletter brings you all that once a week, completely free.  Sign up now: https://bestontour.net/

In this episode, we're tackling the massive news shaking the bass fishing world: the new BASSMASTER rules on Forward-Facing Sonar (FFS). Join the discussion as we break down the controversial decision to split the 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series season, with some tournaments allowing FFS and others banning it completely. We'll reveal which tournaments are FFS-free, including Lake Champlain and Santee Cooper, and which ones will still allow it, like the St. Lawrence River and Lake Murray. This change has huge implications for professional anglers. We also cover the latest retirements from two icons of the sport, Skeet Reese and Bernie Schultz, and discuss their legendary careers. Plus, we dive deep into the angler cuts from both the Bassmaster Elites and the MLF Bass Pro Tour, listing the pros who didn't requalify and debating what's next for them in the world of tournament bass fishing. Whether you're for or against the FFS ban, this is a must-watch conversation for every bass fishing fan. We share our candid opinions and want to hear yours in the comments! #BassFishing #ForwardFacingSonar #Bassmaster #MLF #Fishing #TournamentFishing #BassmasterElites

For most anglers, drum are a nuisance bycatch. The biggest reason drum get the cold shoulder? They're not great on the plate — or are they? Guide Drew Price runs dedicated drum trips on Lake Champlain each season and spends a lot of his personal fishing time getting after them. Why? Because they're reliable and pull a heck of a lot harder than bass and trout. Here's how to change your attitude. This episode is brought to you by Victorinox. Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sat down live with Katy Elizabeth, the leading researcher behind the Lake Champlain mystery. Known for her years of dedication to uncovering the truth about Champ, Katy has built a career on evidence, eyewitness encounters, and relentless investigation that points to one undeniable fact: something is alive in Lake Champlain.Katy shared not only her own research and fieldwork but also the stories and testimonies she's gathered over the years—painting a picture of a thriving, breeding population of lake creatures. Her work challenges the idea of a lone monster, instead suggesting a dynamic ecosystem where cryptid creatures may move in and out of the lake system itself.We connected these findings with our own traditions in New Zealand, where tales of the Taniwha show striking similarities to Champ's story. Cross-cultural patterns and shared folklore raise bigger questions about what's really beneath the surface of our waters.Katy also gave us the inside scoop on her latest expedition to Scotland, where she investigated the legendary waters of Loch Ness and Loch Morar. From Lake Champlain to the Highlands, the hunt for lake monsters is alive and evolving.If you think you know Champ, think again—this conversation will make you see lake monsters in a whole new light.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook & YouTube: @cryptidwomenssocietyhttps://www.instagram.com/cryptidwomenssociety/https://www.facebook.com/cryptidwomenssocietyhttps://www.youtube.com/@CryptidWomensSocietyhttps://www.tiktok.com/@cryptidwomenssocietyJoin the movement: www.cryptidwomenssociety.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cult-of-conspiracy--5700337/support.

The Northeast is the most densely populated part of our country, and is rich in opportunities for hunting, fishing, hiking and camping, due to an extensive network of public lands and the massively successful wildlife restorations and legislation to clean up rivers and reclaim the industrial and mining mishaps of the past. None of our outdoor pursuits exist here by accident or by luck. The hunting and fishing, the habitat, the access that they depend upon, is the result of work inspired by a passion for making sure that something wonderful can go on and on, in the face of ever increasing challenges. Join us for a conversation with two BHA guys on the front lines, Lake Champlain's Brian Bird, rural New York-state native, PhD in geology, hunter, angler, and professional meatcutter, and Chris Borgatti, Eastern Policy and Conservation director, based in coastal Massachusetts on the Great Marsh, teacher, hunter, fisherman, surfer and endurance athlete. Let's talk brook trout, biodiversity, public lands and state agencies, family, hunting, and making sure that it goes on. ---- The Podcast & Blast with Hal Herring is brought you by Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and presented by Silencer Central, with additional support from Decked, Dometic, and Filson.  Join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, the voice for your wild public lands, waters, and wildlife to be part of a passionate community of hunter-angler-conservationists.  BHA. THE VOICE FOR OUR WILD PUBLIC LANDS, WATERS AND WILDLIFE. Follow us: Web: https://www.backcountryhunters.org Instagram: @backcountryhunters Facebook: @backcountryhunters

The August 2025 Sturgeon Moon will reach peak illumination on August 9 at 3:55 a.m. Eastern Time, coinciding with the Perseid meteor shower, which peaks August 12-13. The Sturgeon Moon is named after lake sturgeon that were once abundant in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain. Conservation efforts have helped restore lake sturgeon populations, and they are not currently listed under the Endangered Species Act. The brightness of the full moon is expected to reduce visibility of the Perseid meteors this year. NASA recommends the Geminids meteor shower in December for better meteor viewing.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My relatively new friendship with Robyn Pray is undoubtedly a result of the universe connecting the two of us.  Here's how that happened and why this episode means so much to me.In the summer of 2023, I received a very kind and somewhat mysterious note from a name that I didn't recognize, though I did recognize the sender's address - Keeseville Free Library in Keeseville, New York.  Admittedly not being an avid reader or library-goer, I thought to myself “who and why is anyone from any library reaching out to me?”Turns out, Robyn had been on a quest to find a copy of “Corlear Bay Club - The First 100 Years”, written by Luisa Fernholz.  For context, Corlear Bay Club is the small private community located on the New York shores of Lake Champlain that my family has been coming to for 58 consecutive summers.  In her Google search for Fernholtz's book, she stumbled on my memoir, called The Perfect Club.  And although she never did find a copy of the original book she was after, Robyn took interest in my memoir, she found my contact info, and politely asked if I'd be open to sharing a copy of my memoir, which of course I did.I was honored and somewhat disbelieving that anyone other than my immediate family and friends even knew about my little memoir project.  It was then in the summer of 2024 that Robyn and I finally met in-person when I discovered that she was in fact, a DEADHEAD too.  Robyn was even kind enough to invite me to host a book-talk at the library that summer, and the rest as they say, is history!Recently I sat down with Robyn at the library to share a few concert war stories and learn more about how and what lead her to become the director of the institution known as the Keeseville Free Library, now celebrating its 99th anniversary.  Just a few short days after my interview with Robyn and in honor of the library's anniversary, the Corlear Bay and Keeseville communities rallied together in our first-ever 5K Color Walk to support the KFL.  BIG shoutout to Lilly Staib for being the brainchild behind the idea and to Robyn for pulling it all together.  Our little walk raised over $1000!The theme that Robyn and I kept coming back to was how, despite the often-times sad or even tragic mysteries that surround us all in life, we continue to trust the universe.  And Robyn has, what I can only describe as amazing “Universal Energy”.So join us, and let's see where the energy takes us!Library Magic https://music.apple.com/us/album/library-magic/1118453756?i=1118453892Ramble on Rose https://music.apple.com/us/album/ramble-on-rose-live-at-jfk-stadium-philadelphia-pa/366394085?i=366394312Gold Dust Woman https://youtu.be/4QiAmkF-QkE?si=LhnAzVQVO1_DMqWiFeelin' Alright https://music.apple.com/us/album/feelin-alright-feat-dave-mason-anders-osborne-live/1820042229?i=1820042465 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1983015048745357

Elias Makos welcomes back Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and Political analyst Karim Boulos. Fresh off cancelling The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and ending that franchise’s three-decade-plus run, Paramount signed a $1.5 billion dollar deal with the creators of South Park who came back with a season premiere last night and immediately took aim at Donald Trump. A Quebec man is warning Canadian boaters to steer clear of the US border after he says he was wrongly detained by the US Coast Guard while fishing on Lake Champlain. Hydro-Québec’s new CEO, Claudine Bouchard, could earn up to $988,500 this year if she receives her full performance bonus Uber is rolling out a new safety feature that pairs women drivers with women riders.

Lake Champlain is more than 16 times smaller than Lake Ontario, the smallest Great Lake. But in 1998, Congress designated Lake Champlain as the sixth Great Lake, teeing off a historical and cultural fight over which lakes can really call themselves Great. _______________________Join the Points North Fan Club today! For just $5/month, you can support the show you love, and we'll send you some cool Points North goodies in return.Subscribe to the Points North Newsletter for more Great Lakes news. And follow us on Instagram.

In this week's KPL Podcast episode we dive into The World's Greatest Detective and Her Just Okay Assistant by Liza Tully.  A sharp-tongued Boomer sleuth teams up with her eager Gen Z assistant to solve a suspicious death at a wealthy family's estate on Lake Champlain. What looks like suicide might be murder—and the deeper they dig, the messier it gets. Full of wit, twists, and intergenerational tension, this feel-good mystery proves even “just okay” assistants can surprise you. Author ReadsPsychopath by Patric GagneAll the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum and Me by Patrick Bringley

In Episode 403 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger boat out near Shelburne Point on Lake Champlain in South Burlington, Vermont, to search for an ancient creature the Abenaki people called Odziozo, who was said to have created the lake, nearby hills, and river. Champ isn't the only mysterious creature to dwell in this massive lake. The difference is there have been far more Odziozo sightings than Champ.    See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-403-odziozo-of-lake-champlain/    Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com/  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/  

Is it just a local legend, or something real beneath the surface? For centuries, Lake Champlain has been home to stories of a mysterious creature known as Champ. Fact, fiction, or something in between?For generations, stories have surfaced of a mysterious creature gliding through the waters of Lake Champlain, described as serpentine, elusive, and impossible to forget. Nicknamed Champ, this lake monster has drawn the attention of locals, skeptics, cryptozoologists, and even sonar scans. But is there truth behind the legend? From Indigenous folklore to 20th-century tourism, we delve into the murky depths of this creature's history and the question that refuses to be answered: what's really out there?Edited by Maxwell Holechek

Scientists and researchers try to find out where the harmful microplastics in Lake Champlain are coming from. Plus, economic challenges have forced about one third of small outdoor cannabis growers in Vermont to give up their licenses, a heat wave descending on the region today has utilities asking customers to conserve energy, state tax revenues fell well short of their predicted targets last month, Montpelier's City Council will review its sanctuary city policies, and scientists and researchers who want to leave the US are being recruited in Montreal.   

Researchers on Lake Champlain are doubling down on years of research to try to figure out how tiny pieces of toxic plastic are getting into the lake, which serves some 200,000 people with drinking water.

When Scott Dukette left his hometown of Plattsburgh, New York, to attend college, he never imagined he'd return for more than the occasional family visit. But as retirement approached, Scott and his wife, Barbara, couldn't pass up the chance to buy a home directly on Lake Champlain—for just $210,000. Now, they spend their summers soaking up life on what's known as “the Adirondack Coast” or “the poor man's Vermont.” Although Plattsburgh may seem secluded, there is plenty to do including lounging on a beautiful beach, and it is not far from Montreal, Canada; Burlington, Vermont; and Lake Placid, New York. Find out more about the Dukettes' lakeside adventure on Episode 212 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. #retirethere #retiretherepodcast #retirewhere #retireabroad #retirehere #wheretoretire #retireearly #bestplacetoretire #retirement #retirementplanning #babyboomers #genxers #plattsburgh #plattsburghnewyork #plattsburghny #lakechamplain #adirondackcoast #poormansvermont #adk #adirondackmountains #adirondackpark #lakegeorge #adirondacks #upstateny #saratogasprings #lakegeorgeny #newyork #iloveny #lakeplacid #upstatenewyork #ny #lakelife #saratoga #adks #adklife #adirondacklife

Join us live on the water in central Vermont for this episode of New England Outdoor Life, where we dive deep into spring bass fishing tactics, pre-spawn strategies, and the hottest baits for both largemouth and smallmouth bass. Whether you're chasing bedded fish, transitioning lake trout, or post-spawn pike, we've got you covered with real-time insight from the boat.

Join us on this special episode of the New England Outdoor Life Podcast as we welcome Liz Ellers from Lake Champlain International (LCI) to discuss the rich history and growing legacy of the 44th Annual Father's Day Fishing Derby. With over $200,000 in prizes, 13 eligible species, and weigh stations spanning Vermont and New York, this is the largest multi-species derby of its kind.We dive into:The origins of the Derby in 1982How it's grown to attract anglers from 38 statesThe role of anglers in conservation and researchTips on how to register, compete, and win bigWhy this event is about more than just fishing—it's about community, tradition, and preserving the outdoor lifestyle

Lake Memphremagog provides drinking water for around 200,000 Canadians, and recreation for countless Vermonters. It also faces serious environmental challenges. Today on Vermont Edition: the fight to restore and protect the water quality of our region's largest lakes. We'll hear from a Quebec-based group about their effort to designate Memphremagog as a lake in crisis. We'll also talk with a scientist from the Lake Champlain Basin Program, and a shoreline ecologist with Vermont's Department of Environmental Conservation. They'll tell us about the biggest threats to these water bodies, like phosphorus runoff.

Lake Champlain's wild lake trout population is sustaining itself on its own again, but scientists aren't sure what's brought the fish back. Plus, voters in Bethel and Royalton shoot down a school bond for the third time, a new federal COVID vaccine policy gets mixed reviews from a leading state infectious disease specialist, plans move ahead for a Canadian entrance to a historic library that straddles the U.S.-Canada border, and the Milton selectboard appoints a new town manager. 

For the first time in decades, scientists are not going to stock Lake Champlain with hatchery lake trout. That's because wild fish are finally spawning and sustaining their populations again.

Send us a textThis week, we're taking a different path—one that starts in Cherokee and Mohawk territory and winds its way across the Americas, ending with the Rarámuri in northern Mexico. We're not talking about monsters or murder today. We're talking about what Indigenous people would be doing right now—planting, gathering, fishing, dreaming—and the spirits, warnings, and weirdness that come with it.We talk about the Cherokee Raven Mocker, a heart-stealing death spirit that shows up when the seasons shift. The Mohawk Stone Giants, ancient cannibal beings driven underground when humans forgot their place. The Abenaki one-legged giant, Odzihozo, who dragged himself across the landscape to shape Lake Champlain. The Crow River People, spirits beneath the water who give visions—or take lives. And the Rarámuri peyote journeys, where the Blue Deer leads chosen travelers through the spirit world.The cycle of spring, the work of survival, and the stories that still walk with us.And yeah—some of it gets weird.Stick around—next time we're heading north into Canada and west to the coast, with even more tribes, spirits, and stories that still move with the seasons.Merch store- https://indigenoustales.threadless.com/Email us at info@behillnetwork.com Also check out our Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/indigenous_tales/And our TikTok -https://www.tiktok.com/@indigenous_talesAmanda Bland Dallas area Bakeryinstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cupidsweetsbakes/Cupid Sweets- https://www.facebook.com/cupidsweets

(May 2, 2025) Lake trout have been restored to Lake Champlain, bringing an end to a decades-long stocking program; the state Assembly has approved a bill that would allow physician-assisted suicide; and we get a preview of this weekend's Clayton Spring Fest, which will have a focus on climate change.

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash sits down with Drew Price, the outfitter behind Master Class Angling, to explore the unique fly fishing opportunities on Lake Champlain. Drew shares his journey from a young angler fishing with his grandfather to becoming a passionate guide chasing exotic species like bowfin and gar. He recounts the challenges and rewards of fly fishing for these lesser-known species, emphasizing the thrill of sight fishing and the intelligence of bowfin.The conversation delves into the dynamic nature of Lake Champlain, where Drew explains how the lake's fluctuating water levels and diverse habitats create a unique fishing experience each year. He highlights the incredible variety of fish available, including smallmouth bass, lake trout and even freshwater drum, making Lake Champlain a hidden gem for anglers seeking adventure.Drew also discusses the importance of adapting techniques and gear for different species, sharing insights on his preferred setups for bowfin. Additionally, he offers a glimpse into his guiding philosophy, focusing on education and the joy of sharing the beauty of Vermont's waters with clients. With a book on the horizon and a deep passion for fishing, Drew's enthusiasm is infectious, making this episode a must-listen for any fishing enthusiast.Thanks to TroutRoutes for sponsoring this episode. Use artfly20 to get 20% off of your TroutRoutes Pro membership.All Things Social MediaFollow Master Class Angling on Instagram. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.Support the Show Shop on AmazonBecome a Patreon PatronSubscribe to the PodcastSubscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your choice.Advertise on the PodcastIs our community a good fit for your brand? Advertise with us.In the Industry and Need Help Getting Unstuck?Check out our consulting options!Helpful Episode Chapters00:00 Introduction 12:52 Transitioning to a Unique Guiding Philosophy 18:38 Exploring Lake Champlain's Fishery 26:51 The Unique Challenges of Lake Fishing 36:59 The Fascinating World of Bowfin Fishing 42:12 Fishing for Bowfin: Techniques and Insights

Champ the Lake Champlain MonsterThis week we dive into the legend of Champ, the Lake Champlain Monster, exploring over 300 reported sightings dating back to 1609 when Samuel de Champlain claimed to witness a 20-foot serpent-like creature.We chronicle key evidence including Sandra Mansi's famous 1977 photograph, sonar readings capturing unusual shapes, and alleged echolocation recordings from cryptozoologist Katy Elizabeth.Throughout the episode, we discuss theories about whether Champ could be a prehistoric survivor like a plesiosaur or tanystropheus, citing Lake Champlain's substantial depth of 400 feet as a potential habitat. We also look at alternative explanations for the Lake Champlain cryptid, including large sturgeon (which can reach 27 feet), groups of otters swimming in formation creating a serpentine illusion, or partially submerged logs moved by underwater currents called seiches.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685Keywords: Lake Champlain monster sightings, Champ cryptid evidence, Lake Champlain cryptozoology, Champ monster legend, Lake Champlain creature, Champ prehistoric survivor, Lake Champlain Nessie, Champ monster photos, Lake Champlain monster history, Champ lake monster mysteries, serpent-like creature, humps, Button Bay, Dennis Hall, Middlebury register, Plattsburgh, hydrophone, cryptozoological research, Fort Henry, Otter Creek, Vermont history, petrified remains, PT Barnum, Roadtrippers magazine, Sandra Mansi photograph, mass sightings, Ethan Allen boat, underwater commotion, fishing community