Lake Champlain sunset over Sand Bar State Park by Kristen Jensen If you’ve ever spent time on the “inland sea” of Lake Champlain (or even looked at pictures) you’ll notice how rocky much of the shore is. (It’s also one reason Button Bay State Park in Ferrisburgh has a pool!) This rocky shoreline is a result of thousands of years of glacial and geological activity in the Champlain Valley, and very noticeable in parks like Button Bay , D.A. R. State Park in Addison, and Kamp Kill Kare State Park in St. Albans. Luckily, there are always exceptions. Stumbling across Alburgh Dunes State Park for the first time can be like stepping into an alternate reality. That was my reaction, at least. On a day in early June, I was driving across the top of Vermont from Swanton and into New York State. This drive is flat and sometimes tedious, especially on a cloudy day. Luckily, in a world before GPS, I glanced at my road map and noticed a park symbol nearby. On a whim, decided to...
After flooding last year damaged the Burton Island Contact Station, they are getting a new one for next season. It is going to be slightly up the hill. Check out the progress of the new building, we can't wait to see it when it is done! 
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