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Moonrise over North Hero Bay in North Hero, Vermont Photo by Tom McHugh

Moonrise over North Hero Bay in North Hero, Vermont (Photo by Tom McHugh)

Moonrise over North Hero Bay

This photo of the moonrise over North Hero Bay in North Hero, Vermont was taken July 31, 2015, and was too spectacular to pass up. People had stopped their cars at various spots all along Route 2 through the Islands to take photos of the moonrise over Lake Champlain’s Inland Sea.

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‘Lake Champlain Islands’
A Photo History of the Islands
On July 3, 1609, French explorer Samuel de Champlain and his group canoed south from Canada into an expansive lake and found four islands. Those islands are now the Lake Champlain Islands. Located in the far northwest corner of the state, the islands are well known as a shoreline retreat for all of New England, with their small-town feel and picturesque farmlands. The Lake Champlain Islands are a tranquil, yet vibrant area of Vermont.
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North Hero is at the center of the Lake Champlain Islands and is the Shire town (county seat) for Vermont’s Grand Isle County.

North Hero is the name of both the island and the village centrally located on thethat island.

Both North Hero and its larger neighboring island to the south (South Hero) were named for Revolutionary War heroes and founders of the Green Mountain Boys and the Republic of Vermont, Ethan and Ira Allen.

 

More About the Lake Champlain Islands:

 

 

In Good Taste: Lake Champlain Islands Agricultural Network

Lake Champlain Islands Agricultural Network

A network of local farms and food businesses in the Champlain Islands of Vermont. Grand Isle County. Partnerships, education, farm dinners, and more!

Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.islandsfarmsandfood.com

 

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‘Lake Champlain Islands’
A Photo History of the Islands
On July 3, 1609, French explorer Samuel de Champlain and his group canoed south from Canada into an expansive lake and found four islands. These are the islands now known as the Lake Champlain Islands.
Located in the far northwest corner of the state, the islands are well known as a shoreline retreat for all of New England, with their small-town feel and picturesque farmlands. The Lake Champlain Islands are a tranquil, yet vibrant area of Vermont.
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Lake Champlain Sunset from the Champlain Islands (Alburgh, VT)

Another beautiful Lake Champlain sunset from the Champlain Islands

Another beautiful Lake Champlain sunset from the Champlain Islands

This photo of another beautiful Lake Champlain sunset from the Champlain Islands was taken in Alburgh, VT. Alburgh is the northwestern most town in Vermont and the northernmost part of Vermont’s Grand Isle County.

Although it is considered part of the Lake Champlain Islands, Alburgh is actually on a mainland peninsula that extends south from Canada. It is only accessible to the rest of the United States by water. There are bridges connect Alburgh to Rouses Point, New York, the Vermont mainland in Swanton, Vermont, and two other Lake Champlain Island towns- Isle LaMotte, Vermont and North Hero, Vermont. All of Alburgh’s land connections are into Quebec, Canada.

Other Articles About Lake Champlain Islands:   List of Lake Champlain's Islands

 

Lake Champlain Longboat Flotilla: The Bougainville Voyage to Arrive at Saint Anne’s Shrine on July 3rd

Lake Champlain Longboat Flotilla: The Bougainville Voyage

 

Lake Champlain Longboat Flotilla: The Bougainville Voyage to end Journey at Historic Saint Anne’s Shrine in Isle La Motte Saint Anne’s Shrine in Isle La Motte is pleased to announce the arrival of the Lake Champlain Longboat Flotilla: The Bougainville Voyage on Friday, July 3, 2015 through Sunday, July 5. Commemorating the 260th Anniversary of beginning of the War for Empire in America, a defining moment in our history, the boats will resemble French vessels of the year 1755 that would have plied the lake at that time. The voyage will begin at Crown Point, the site of the 1735 Fort Ste. Frederic and five days later, ending at historic Saint Anne’s Shrine in Isle La Motte. There are several historical locations in between including the memorial at Burlington, Valcour Island and Cumberland Bay. The Flotilla will end their journey at the Shrine, on Friday, July 3, setting up a “typical” colonial French encampment on the Shrine grounds and historically costumed in the clothing of the mid 18th Century of the French soldiers and sailors. The Flotilla will consist of four longboats, led by L’Alliance, a former RCN 27 foot whaleboat with historic sailing rig. On Saturday afternoon, July 4th, visitors are welcome to view the camp, boats and learn about sea life in the 18th Century. There will be a musket demo, and visitors will have the opportunity to view the camp, boats and learn about sea life in the 18th Century! All Welcome!The Lake Champlain Longboat Flotilla: The Bougainville Voyage will be at Saint Anne’s Shrine in Isle La Motte Friday, July 3, 2015 through Sunday, July 5. This event commemorates the 260th Anniversary of the start of the War for Empire in America, a defining moment in the history of our region.

 

 

The Longboat Flotilla

The Flotilla will consist of four longboats resembling the French vessels that would have travelled Lake Champlain in 1755, and will be led by L’Alliance, a former RCN 27 foot whaleboat with historic sailing rig. The voyage starts at Crown Point, New York –  site of the 1735 Fort Ste. Frederic (later Fort Crown Point). After stops at several historical locations along the way including Burlington, Valcour Island and Cumberland Bay, the journey ends at historic Saint Anne’s Shrine in Isle La Motte, Vermont.

 

Lake Champlain Longboat Flotilla: The Bougainville Voyage to end Journey at Historic Saint Anne’s Shrine Saint Anne’s Shrine in Isle La Motte is pleased to announce the arrival of the Lake Champlain Longboat Flotilla: The Bougainville Voyage on Friday, July 3, 2015. The Flotilla will end their journey at the Shrine, setting up camp on the Shrine grounds and historically costumed in the clothing of the mid 18th Century of the French soldiers and sailors. The Flotilla will consist of four longboats, led by L’Alliance, a former RCN 27 foot whaleboat with historic sailing rig. All are welcome to stop by over the weekend to view the camp, boats and learn about sea life in the 18th Century!

 

The Flotilla ends their journey at the Shrine, on Friday, July 3, and will setup a typical colonial French encampment on the Shrine grounds.Participants will be historically costumed in the mid-18th century clothing of the of French soldiers and sailors.

 

Lake Champlain Longboat Flotilla: The Bougainville Voyage

Statue in Isle La Motte of
Samuel de Champlain and guide,
at the site Champlain is said to have first set foot in Vermont in 1609.
(Sculptor E.L.Weber, 1967)

On Saturday afternoon, July 4th, visitors are welcome to view the camp, boats musket demonstrations, and learn about 18th century sea life.

 

Other Lake Champlain Historic Sites:

Great Ice ! 2015

GREAT ICE 2015   North Hero, Vermont   February 6th

GREAT ICE 2015 North Hero, Vermont February 6th

Great Ice 2015 on the Largest Skating Oval on Lake Champlain. City Bay, North Hero, Vermont

Free Public Skating, Bonfire, Sled Dog Rides, Kids Ice Fishing Derby, Over ‘n Back Trek to Knight Island, Ice Bike Racing, Pickup Hockey, Extreme Frisbee, Flapjack Breakfast, Drag Racing, Great Ice! Winter Dance,  and more…

 

Great Ice! 2015 Event Schedule

Great Ice ! 2015Friday, February 6th

Christmas Tree Bonfire!         5:30p on City Bay in North Hero

Family-Style Italian Dinner     6:30p at the nearby North Hero House Inn. 802 372 4732

 

 

Saturday, February 7th

Great Ice ! 2015Free Public Skating                   All weekend on 1-k Oval, Hockey Rink or Speed Skate Drag Strip

Nordic Skating       on the 1-kilometer Oval. With free lessons from 8-10a

Champlain Islands Fishing Derby      Saturday & Sunday Tickets: 802 372-5600

Kids Ice Fishing Derby        10a-1p on City Bay. Prizes, instruction and free lunch

Dog Sled Rides                    1pm to 3pm. At Shore Acres Inn & Restaurant. Ingrid Bower returns with her Siberian Huskies. Rides for Kids ($6.) and Adults ($10.)

Frozen Chosen Regatta       2p-3p Race funky human-powered vehicles

Extreme Frisbee        3-4p on City Bay. Fun, informal game of Frozen Frisbee Football.

Sunday, February 8th

Flapjack Breakfast   7:30-9a. A Hearty Vermont Hot Breakfast served by volunteers

Nordic Skating   9-10:30a. More free instruction available and informal races

Great Ice ! 2015Over ‘n Back Trek to Knight Island  to Knight Island from City Bay. 9a-12p Walk, skate or ski!

Drag Racing!           10a -11a. Straightaway speed racing on skates for fun and prizes

Chili-Cookoff           12:30p-1:30p. Enter your family heirloom Chili recipe for fun and prizes

Ice Bike Racing on City Bay       On City Bay. 2-3p. Race for fun and prizes on the 1-K Oval

Pickup Hockey on City Bay            2p-4p. Informal teams. All ages. Prizes and fun.

Friday, February 13th

Great Ice! 2015 Winter Dance     730p.Community Hall. Family Fun, Dancing,Food and Drinks. Great Music by Larry Brett’s Jukebox   Advance Tickets $10, $12.00 at the Door 17 and under free. Ticket Available at most local stores. Help us fill the Community Hall!

Saturday, February 14th

Valentine’s Dinner at The North Hero House  Reservations 802 372-4732

All scheduled events are weather dependent.

 

For updated Information, including daily conditions during the festival,
visit the Updates page, or call Hero’s Welcome General Store at (802) 372-4161.