Champ’s Hide-Away
N 44° 11.039 W 073° 26.049
The Legendary Champ is a subject of great controversy. Whether you are a hard-core believer or a firm skeptic, we hope enjoy this Champ-hunt.
Crypto-zoologists think the creature may be a plesiosaur, a large underwater reptile not seen since prehistoric times. Samuel de Champlain, explorer for whom the lake is named, sighted Champ in July 1609 and described the creature as a "20 foot serpent thick as a barrel with a head like a horse." Some believe that Champ is a large lake sturgeon.
In the summer of 1977 Sandra Mansi of Connecticut grabbed her Kodak Instamatic and fired off a snapshot. In that moment, a 400-year-old legend was re-born. Sandra unwittingly put the phenomenon of "Champ" -- Mystery of Lake Champlain, back in to the media spotlight.
A Champ Sightings Board at the southern entrance to Port Henry on State Route 9N lists the names of people who have seen the lake monster.
The cache is a retired ammo box in Westport, NY.
Champ's Path to Cache
After finding this geocache, as you savor the tranquility and beauty of Lake Champlain, you may want to visit one of the pleasant venues in the town:
If you happen to see Champ near the cache site, take a photo. Be sure to upload your photo when submitting your log report.
Champ in Westport
Champ & Geocacher
Champ & TB Insulting Moe