BTV — Summer 2017

The Life Aquatic: Setting Sail for the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

Summertime visitors to Burlington inevitably turn their eyes to Lake Champlain. Its sparkling waters invite all kinds of aquatic activity and reflect — to stunning effect — candy-colored sunsets. But these deep-blue waves also hold both history and mystery. Looking to dive into their depths? Head to the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum (lcmm.org).

Biting Into Burlington

In the mid-19th century, the waters of Lake Champlain lapped much farther east than they do today — right up to the edge of Burlington's Battery Street, which was then called Lake Street.

In Season, Summer 2017

Baseball is America's favorite pastime, and it's easy to see why at a Vermont Lake Monsters game. Home games are held at historic Centennial Field — opened in 1906, it's the oldest active ballpark in the country. These days, the small stadium draws nearly 100,000 fans each summer to watch the state's minor-league baseball team go to bat. Throughout the years, plenty of Burlington players have gone on to the majors, including Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. Buy some peanuts and Cracker Jacks, then watch team mascot Champ — a friendly green incarnation of Lake Champlain's storied monster — entertain the masses.

Out on the Town: A Day-by-Day Guide to Burlington Nightlife

Ground Crew: Meet Heavy Equipment Operator and Carpenter, Gerry Carey

Sitting in the cab of a 60-ton "super-sweeper" snowplow nicknamed Tango Six, Gerry Carey recalled the day he was hired at Burlington International Airport 41 years ago.

Art at the Airport, Summer 2017

Burlington City Arts curates art exhibits in three areas of the airport: the Skyway, the area above the escalator and the walls facing security for Gates 1 through 8. Whether you've arrived early for a flight or are waiting to pick up passengers, do take the time to look around!