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Hang Gliding Skydiving Bassmasters Spiny Softshell Turtles

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Hang Gliding

Skydiving

There are over 300,000 active skydivers in the United States. Stepping into the doorway of a plane at 13,500 feet and leaping for an adrenaline-filled free fall is a feeling like no other. For those interested in trying this sport, a tandem ride where you are strapped together with a certified instructor is an easy way to see what skydiving is all about. And just about anyone can drive in off the street and try it. We visited Vermont Skydiving Adventures in Addison and went up in the plane to watch first-timers take exhilarating tandem rides.

Related Links:

Dropzone.com Skydiving.com United States Parachute Association Vermont Skydiving Adventures

Bassmasters

Lake Champlain has earned the reputation as being New England's premier bass fishing lake. The quantity of large and small-mouth makes the lake a big draw for professional bass tournaments. There are no special maintenance or organized stocking programs for bass on the lake. There are just lots of 'em. Host Lawrence Pyne joined anglers Randy Savage and Gilbert Gagner of "Bronzeback Guide Service" for a day of bass fishing on Lake Champlain.

Related Links:
American Bass Anglers Tournament Trail B.A.S.S. Bassmaster Bass Fishing USA Pro Bass The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide	Randy Savage & Gilbert Gagner Bronzeback Guide Service Martin's General Store General Delivery Rt 7 Highgate Springs, VT 05460 802-868-4459

Spiny Softshell Turtles

Spiny Softshell Turtles are part of Vermont's natural heritage. But these shy creatures are at risk of vanishing in both Vermont and Quebec due to waterfront development of their natural habitats. There are only two know nesting sites of this turtle in Vermont. But even though the sites are posted, turtles are still killed every year by careless individuals. The Lake Champlain Basin Science Center recently rescued some baby turtles from damaged nesting areas. They were raised at both the center and the Ecomuseum and Montreal. We recently joined members of the center for the turtle's reintroduction to their original nesting sites.

Related Links:

ECHO at The Leahy Center for Lake Champlain Ecomuseum

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