Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Kids Do Science - Check it out!

While Champ is on vacation in warmer waters, check out some terrific activiites for your children. Kids DO Science is a geared to teaching children about the many areas of Science and includes lots of cool links and hands-on activities to keep them busy in the winter.

See you in the spring!

Champlain Submarine Tours

Monday, November 3, 2008

While Champ is away, find fun at the Lake Champlain Echo Center


While the winter months are at large and Champ awaits the coming of spring, visit the Echo Lake Aquarium for some interactive entertainment and learning about the aquatic life of Lake Champlain. Experience snakes, fish, frogs and turtles in their 2,750 gallon river community, use goggles, scraper and brush-and unearth recreated whale bones in their new dig site and meet live frogs from six continents, test your frog call tracking skills, and "morph" yourself into a frog.

The Echo Science Center is temporarily giving out free tickets, visit their site at Echo Lake Aquarium to find out how!

While you are there don't forget to visit their fantastic gift shop, featuring CHAMP vermont-made maple candy!


Saturday, November 1, 2008

Terrific End of Season Specials!

It's not too late to enjoy some underwater adventure! Tours run through the end of November. Have a front row seat to the aquatic life of Lake Champlain while we search for our legendary sea monster, Champ. Special rates for families and children under 2 years old.

Friday, October 31, 2008

What do residents of Lake Champlain have to say?

So far, there have been hundreds of sightings -- sometimes more than a dozen a year -- of Champ.

"There are people who say they've seen something unusual in the lake," said Lohr McKinstry, a reporter for the Press Republican, who has been writing about Champ sightings for more than 20 years. "Some sort of unusual life that shouldn't be there in Lake Champlain. Best guess would be that it is some sort of creature that possibly should be extinct."

The Champ frenzy began in the 1880s when P.T. Barnum offered $50,000 for the capture of Champ dead or alive. Hunters and fishermen came out of the woods, but no one was able to collect. As for the latest sighting, two retired FBI analysts reviewed the tape and said that it appeared authentic.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008


On the deck, enjoy some sun while you watch for your favorite search monster. The scenic views of Lake Champlain alone will be worth the trip! Cool beverages, snacks and convenience items available below the deck at Champ Café. Our photographer is on hand for family pictures or to snap that one in a million photo when we see Champ!

Monday, October 20, 2008

Chasing Champ















Explore Lake Champlain's
amazing waters without getting wet. Join Champlain Submarine Cruises for an adventure for all ages. Your adventure will begin on the top of our glass bottom submarine with a short cruise around the lake. Then, while viewing the underwater scenery, you will hear the story of Champ, our famous Lake Champlain sea monster. You will be part of the exploration as we cruise the lake through Champ’s known territory, looking for a signs of his hiding places. This is a fun and unique experience for everyone. Champlain Submarine Cruises is the first company in New England to offer this great opportunity for the public to connect with their underwater world.




Check out some other fun stuff to do while you're here!!



Go Vermont Lake Monsters!



The lights, the hot dogs, the mascot … and of course The Vermont Lake Monsters and Centennial Field. A summer classic the entire family can enjoy. Since the big club from Montreal has moved south, the Vermont boys are your best bet to hear the crack of the bat on a warm summer evening.



For those of you using the Lake Champlain Ferry to attend a game, your Vermont Lake Monsters ticket stub can be redeemed for a free ride back. So let’s go root for the home team … visit the Vermont Lake Monsters for a complete schedule of games.

Check the forecast here for the most up to date weather report!