The Lake Champlain Basin's rich recreation and cultural resources provide innumerable benefits to those who live within and visit the Basin. Recreation resources include Lake Champlain Bikeways, the Lake Champlain Birding Trail, the Lake Champlain Paddlers' Trail, scenic byways and the many fishing and boating opportunities on the Lake. Cultural resources abound around and in Lake Champlain, which is often called "North America's most historic lake." The LCBP's Wayside Exhibit program is a fascinating way to learn about these resources around the Lake.

The year 2009 will mark the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain's arrival to the region. Plans are beginning to commemorate this historic event. Learn more on the Champlain 400th Anniversary page.

• Champlain 400th Anniversary
• Cultural Heritage
• Recreation Resources
• Wayside Exhibits Website
• Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership (Planning Bulletin #1)