In the United States, there are plenty of notable lakes, with Lake Tahoe, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie and others as common destinations. In June, the USA TODAY Reader's Choice Awards were revealed for ...

The Green Mountain State has everything a hiker wants. Here are the best hikes in Vermont—from quick dayhikes to multiweek backpacking trips.

Love the water? California is home to the No. 1 lake in the nation, according to USA Today readers.

Lake Champlain, Vermont The Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Lake By Madeline Bilis The Perfect Day If you’re doing Lake Champlain right, skip the tourist traps and zero in on what matters: biking and ...

Vermont has long celebrated its agricultural heritage by welcoming visitors looking for authentic farm experiences in Vermont. From farm tours and workshops to one-of-a-kind farm stays and food ...

This winter, Vermont has seen single-digit temperatures, blustery winds and a blizzard with 16.5 inches of snow. It may be inconvenient to stack on three layers and a hat when leaving the house, but ...

With its icy streets, bone-chilling Lake Champlain wind chill and general lack of sunshine, winter is a hallmark of Vermont life.

Lake Champlain Basin Program After a busy fall, we have enjoyed settling into the relative quiet of winter in the Lake Champlain Basin. When the warm weather field season for research and outreach ...

Experience the harmony of nature at the historic North Hero House, sip on wine at the sustainable Isle La Motte Vineyard, and visit the conservation-focused Ed Weed Fish Culture Station.

University of Vermont scientists studying Lake Champlain are assessing changes in water quality following recent flooding in Vermont.

Burlington area and northwest Vermont As the state’s most populous city, Burlington serves as a cultural and economic hub on the shore of Lake Champlain.

(AP) — Fifty-three years after a private plane carrying five men disappeared on a snowy Vermont night, experts believe they have found the wreckage of the long lost jet in Lake Champlain. The ...