Memphremagog Meandering

Hello Again!!
I'm posting later than I planned to tonight, but I'm glad we can still take our trip today.

We were so fortunate enough to land at Lake Memphremagog. Crazy name, right? (My first thought was Lord of the Rings lol)
This lake sits in the far North area of Vermont, sharing a border with Quebec. 
Fun Fact: 23% of this lake sits in the US. The other 77% sits in Canada. 




Although it looks narrow, this lake is actually 687 square miles in area. It measures as 31.69 miles long, and at its deepest- 351 feet. The lake looks swampy in some areas, glassy in others. Trees line almost the ENTIRE coast of the lake. 



Lake Memphremagog (no this does not get easier to spell, lol) is a fresh water glacial lake, and is the home to many different species of bass and perch. The lake is also sprinkled with 21 islands- 5 US islands, 1 international island, and 15 Canadian islands- all of varying sizes and views. The name has roots in the Algonkian language, and the island boasts a history revolving around a treaty signed in 1935 between the US and Canada on the water level. Sadly, in 2020 a sewage leak dumped 7,000 gallons of mess into the lake. Clean up and purification efforts are still underway. 



A fun legend surrounding the above "snake-like" drawing...
"Memphre"
Memphre is a legendary cryptoid or lake monster that dwells in the water and makes itself knows every few years. Sightings can be traced back into the 1800s, with the most recent sighting being in 2000.

There are many different & cute cabin rentals around the lake, if you're dying to catch a glimpse of Memphre. $250/night was about average for an entire cabin. (STEAL)
Please let me know if you've ever been here before! 
See you all tomorrow! 

-Meredith






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