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The Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge is just a 45-minute drive from Burlington, Vermont, and it provides a great opportunity for a half-day or full day paddling trip. Known as the “Bird Foot Delta,” the Missisquoi River’s mouth is marked by quiet waters and extensive wetlands. The refuge provides excellent habitat for migratory songbirds, resident mammals and other wildlife, and as such offers some of the finest wildlife viewing in the state. Refuge lands also protect the Shad Island Great Blue Heron rookery, the largest colony in Vermont.
Paddle in either direction from Louie’s Landing for an out and back trip, or make a 12-mile loop by paddling to lake Champlain and then back to the Missisquoi on Wood Duck Creek which connects the river to Lake Champlain in Big Marsh Slough north of the refuge. Find map and location details on our Trip Planner Tool.
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