A great place to walk to with a dog. Lots of waste bins and a special station fir dogs including…read morebiodegradable bags,

Champlain Park is a little waterfront park, overlooking Plattsburgh Bay on Lake Champlain…read more Small park on a hill with steps down to the shoreline, yet no water access. Benches to sit on. Beautiful planting's. Small gazebo. Statue honoring Samuel de Champlain. Street parking (free) nearby. It seems to be in a local historic district. Historical houses nearby. A small pedestrian suspension bridge crossing the inlet nearby. While we were visiting, a ghost tour was going on. Overall a nice place to take a break, admire the view, watch some sailboats and some birds.

Hidden gem in the heart of lake placid! We decided to take a break from hiking the high peaks with…read moreour 9 and 12yo kids and rented a boat. FYI, they only accept cash or checks. I was a bit apprehensive since we are boating novices, having only used a motorized boat once before. Turns out we had nothing to worry about. We were given a pristine, spacious pontoon (called the Bentley, if that tells you anything :), and the operator gave us crystal clear directions on how to use it. The person helping us also gave us a map of lake placid and pointed out good areas to stop for swimming and fishing. My kids had the time of their lives on the water. The operator was kind enough to suggest bringing one of their floating tubes and a fish net, all for no extra charge. I thought we would only be on the water for 2hrs at most, but we ended up being out for more than 3. The kids said they could have stayed out on the lake all day. We did not catch any fish but we all enjoyed the beautiful view in our clean, spacious pontoon. Given our inexperience, this excursion could have easily gone south, however Captain Marneys clearly cares about its patrons and goes the extra mile to make sure everything goes well. We will be back!

I hate to leave a review this bad, because many of the people who worked here seemed great. The…read morefirst warning I have for you is not to do not.bring your dogs anywhere near this establishment. Their yellow lab attacked our dog while we registered for a rental.

Had a great time with Jon and Todd as our guide. They explained everything and helped my two boys…read morelearn more about fly fishing. This was our first ever guided fly fishing trip and it was worth it. I think my boys will continue to learn and fly fish some more. Thanks for the all the information and memories.

From the owner: Grateful for 13 Amazing Fly-Fishing Seasons…read more After 13 incredible fly-fishing seasons, I wanted to express my deepest gratitude for the cherished moments spent at AuSable River Two Fly Shop. As we transition to an online platform, we aim to gradually sell off existing inventory while continuing to provide valuable information on watersheds via our website. We've also added a guide referral page for your convenience.

Nice and relatively easy hike with a beautiful views of the pond for about half the trail…read more This is a 3 mile loop trail with about 3-4 steep ish parts that might get your heart rate up a bit but for the most part the path is flat and good for easy walking. Dogs are allowed but must be on leash. Lots of people fishing! In the beginning there were a lot of people walking but as we were getting close to the end of the hike we didn't see anyone. Check this spot out! Its fun, easy and a good way to spend some time outside this summer!

Captain Holly is simply the best. We've been chartering her for years and she has never…read moredisappointed us. Her heart belongs to the lake, and it's so obvious through her extensive knowledge of the area. She knows all the best fishing and swimming spots, the history of the islands and estates, and even fun insider info and trivia (Bernie Sander's lakeside house, anyone?). She also offers transportation to smaller islands and pretty much wherever you need to go on the lake. My favorite thing to do with Holly is hitch a tube to the back of her boat and have her zip us around City Bay! It's so much fun. Holly's boat is clean and pleasant, and she updates and maintains it regularly. She is as kind and easy-going as can be and it's clear she takes pride in making sure everyone has a fun and comfortable experience on the lake. My family will never leave town without taking a spin on Holly's boat!

Had a great 2 hour jaunt around Lake Champlain with Captain Holly. We put the anchor down near a…read morebeach and our two boys jumped off the boat repeatedly. We had a very nice time with the friendly and knowledgeable Captain Holly, who clearly loves and knows so much about the area. We went aboard her small yet very comfortable boat and had some drinks and sandwiches (you bring your own stuff) and then we toured at a nice speed around the islands. She also takes people fishing. Recommended!

This is where everyone eventually drifts, lemme tellya, like moths in Patagucci fleeces toward a…read moresoftly lit REI catalogue. Lolzsies! On lovely Lake Champlain, the park possesses northeastern prettiness that could be offensive to haters. Sailboats. Bike paths. Attractive people pretending not to notice sunsets. And, there is always... A jogger. Someone reading poetry or prose. A couple sharing a blanket in a way that says they likely use summering as a verb. Burlington occasionally leans performative crunchy. Waterfront Park itself remains kinda immune to that. Open. Calm. Genuinely beautiful. It is the kind of place you might hear conversations about niche wine bars or an old-money family friend's lake house where everyone wears cashmere beside open water. Go around sunset. Bring something overpriced in a tote. Stare at the water as though you have inherited generational property disputes in coastal Maine. Perfect evening, darliiiiiiiiing.

Check out what is probably the best park in Burlington. It sits next to the water obviously…read more Waterfront Park offers great views of Lake Champlain among other things. Great for getting a bit of exercise. There's lots to do around here as far as entertainment such as the ECHO Leahy Center, along with bars, restaurants, and stuff. Big park along the lake is a great way to describe it. It's conveniently located close to the Amtrak station. This is also close to the ECHO Leahy Center science museum, so it's close to lots of things. Has a lot of great views of the water and everything. Lots of room for dogs to run around and whatever. A bike path goes through it. This makes a great ride for those wanting to get some views. A few benches for those needing a breather. There's an ice cream place that's open in summer. Of course it's by the lake. There's not a beach but you can walk along it though. Has a lot of great things in and around it. It's a pretty big park and it's not crowded usually. There's lots of rooms for biking, walking, and whatever.

Matt was very helpful in teaching me the basics about bow shooting. He helped me choose two…read morereasonably priced bows for Christmas presents. The store is well laid out and located downtown. A valuable asset to the community.

There are two entrances and when I walked into the fishing side I was very quiet. I knew what I…read morewanted -- Filson Tin Cloth Packer Hat. Once I picked it out I started to do a little window shopping, the woman at the counter saw me and apologized for not greeting me when I walked in.... In a world where give you vacant, here was a sincere apology for not welcoming me. I could have bought it online for $45 (plus shipping). I paid $50 and had it. In the last 10 years there are new owners, and definitely the same great service and possibly better prices. If you shop enough you could find things cheaper -- somewhere --- but you won't match the service. One of the things I like the best about Blue Line (no one says 'Sports Shop') is that for a small store, family owned, they usually give you a couple choice --- high end and cheaper May 2013: Have to revisit this, went in expecting to by a 2/3 wt fly reel. I had talked to (learned later) the owner on the phone and he implied there was a reel in the store. There wasn't. I asked the gentleman for a spool price, to order, and he said only the owner was allowed to give that out.... not the best way to do service

We had a great trip thx to Capt Randy. He has a nice boat and good gear, he took time to explain…read moreto my 2 boys what to do and was very patient and we caught some great trout. This charter is high recommended.

My son and I had a really nice day fishing with Captain Randy. Randy does what he can to give you…read morea first class experience. He's an excellent communicator, keeps a nice clean boat, and is not afraid to share his knowledge base. Overall, we were very happy with his services.

Burton lsland State Park has to be the ultimate in the camping experience !…read more I have frequented many parks over my lifetime, and Burton Island is among the happiest in my camping experiences . There is not one draw-back that l can think of here. It has epic beauty. The trees and forests with lake views are magnificent. Everything is sanitary. Vermont people are exceedingly clean and conscientious about their surroundings. Camp sites are pristine. Restrooms are equipped and clean and accessible. If you are counting on an amazing camping trip, look forward to visiting Burton lsland !

As we are driving home to Boston we are feeling incredibly thankful to have visited Burton Island…read moreState Park. By far our favorite campground we've been to. Park at Kill Kare State Park and take the Island Runner to Burton Island, about a 10 minute ride. The ferry crew help to load your items onto the boat and you can pay $10 to have it delivered to your site.  Upon boarding the ferry, crew member Morgan welcomed us and gave us an overview of the Island and how everything worked. She recommended alternative swimming areas and prime sunset viewing spots. Morgan remembered us on our way back a few days later. She really made our visit that much more memorable, and the rest of the staff were super friendly as well. The island is equipped with showers & bathrooms (don't forget quarters!), trash & recycling recepticals, water spickets, kayak & canoe rentals, and weekly nature/survival lessons for kids. There are a few hiking trails and even some secret spots where you can post up and hang on the water for the day.   They offer traditional tent sites and lean-tos - some of which are right on the water. We plan to book one of these next time. Wood is available for purchase but be sure to ask for dry wood depending on recent weather conditions. The best spot about BI is the store, which is stocked with pretty much everything camping-related: beer & wine, drinks, snacks, ice, souveniers, etc. The store has a small kitchen with a grill and they make sandwiches and sides cooked to order. All of it is reasonably priced, and they accept credit/debit cards. Overall this experience was a very unique one but extremely rewarding. I highly recommend visiting Burton Island!!!