Looking to get out and enjoy Vermont's beautiful scenery? Check out any of these parks, where you can hike, bike, or just enjoy the day.

Niquette Bay State Park This pet-friendly (with leashes) park boasts 4700 feet of rocky and sandy shoreline. With three different "loops", you can enjoy 3.5 miles around the Ledges, Muhley, and Island View trails, or opt for shorter distances. Your pet can even take a swim in the cove area! http://www.vtstateparks.com/htm/niquette.htm

Bayside Park This Malletts Bay park has 22 acres overlooking our beautiful Lake Champlain. Take advantage of the playground, beach (with swimming area!), Bayside Activity Center, shuffleboard courts, tennis courts, basketball court, sand volleyball courts, lacrosse/football field, lit softball field, or skatepark. There's even a picnic area for beautiful days, and the Bayside Park Pavilion can be reserved for a variety of events between early March and mid-September. http://colchestervt.gov/Recreation/BaysidePark.html

Oakledge Park Located in Burlington's South End, Oakledge features 2400' of waterfront with swimming, a playground, tennis courts, softball fields, volleyball courts, bocce courts, walking trails, picnic shelters and tables, and grills. It recently hosted Eat By Northeast Fest, and was given a 'Best Park'/'Best Recreation Area' Daysie three times in the Seven Daysies for 2010, 2011, and 2012. http://www.enjoyburlington.com/parks/oakledgepark.cfm

Red Rocks Park This year-round park has 100 acres, 700' of waterfront, a swimming area, picnic area with gazebo, 2.5 miles of trails, gorgeous views, access to the rec. path. The trails are open for hiking, jogging, snow shoeing, and cross country skiing. Parking is open from June to August, and season and daily parking passes can be purchased at the park entrance. Leashed pets are welcome in the park and on the trails. http://www.sburlrecdept.com/parks.php

Battery Park This historic park claims panoramic views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks, a promenade, playground, monuments, and a bandshell. It hosts Thursday and Sunday evening concerts throughout the summer. There's also an outdoor skating rink available to the public through those long Vermont winters! Head down and enjoy the waterfront, or grab a burger and fries at Beansies, the food slinging schoolbus. http://www.enjoyburlington.com/parks/batterypark.cfm

This Saturday's weather is predicted to be in the high 70s with just a little cloud coverage - perfect for outdoor activities! If you're looking for something to do, whether you live in Vermont or are just visiting, stop in at your local farmer's market! Being in Chittenden County, we're partial to the Burlington Farmer's Market in this office. However, if you find yourself in Waitsfield, you might find one of our own at the Waitsfield Farmer's Market! Adventurous eaters are advised to stop by the Yak It To Me VT cart, where you just might see our marketing coordinator. All Vermont farmer's markets have great locally grown/made food, fantastic music, and loads of interesting crafts. What's not to love?

As Vermont's second-largest town by population, Colchester covers a wide area of land just north of Burlington and is home to St. Michael's College, Vermont Public Radio, numerous shops and one of the last drive-in theaters in Vermont. Located along the I-89 corridor, Colchester is within minutes of the Burlington International Airport, rail and bus stations.

One of the biggest draws to the area is beautiful Lake Champlain - Colchester has more lake frontage than any city or town surrounding the lake. Here you will find one of the most picturesque spots on the lake, Malletts Bay. Sailboats dock at the five area marinas in the summer, providing stunning scenery for the gorgeous lake sunsets. Being on the lake provides access to plenty of water sports including water-skiing, sailing, fishing, swimming and stand-up paddle boarding.

Outdoor activities don't end with the lake, there are 11 parks and natural areas in Colchester that offer residents and visitors lots of recreational options. One of the most unique spots is the Causeway Recreation Path that extends 4 miles across Lake Champlain and provides fantastic views for walkers and bikers.

Colchester real estate features an incredibly diverse selection of homes and properties--from multi-million dollar estates on Lake Champlain to affordable homes in quiet wooded neighborhoods.

Looking for a home in Colchester? Here are a few of our Colchester listings:

142 Crooked Creek Road

Enjoy stunning lake views from this impressive 3 BR/4 BA lakefront home with spectacular sun room, gourmet kitchen with custom cherry cabinets, elegant living room with fireplace, private master suite, game room and 600' of lakeshore, dock and mooring.

250 Buckingham Drive

Enjoy breathtaking Lake Champlain and Adirondack views from this beautifully upgraded 4 BR/2.5 BA one level home with Chef's kitchen with granite counters, double sided fireplace, sunroom with lots of windows overlooking lake, private master suite, 100' of lake frontage and 2 moorings.

44 Longwood Circle

A beautiful home in a wonderful neighborhood, this 4 BR/2.5 BA Contemporary has an open floor plan, living room with fireplace, kitchen with lots of cabinets, cozy den open to wonderful sunroom, 1^st floor master suite, finished lower level and spacious private backyard with in-ground pool.

27 Causeway Road

Beautiful Adirondack style 2-3 BR/1 ¾ BA home with an open floor plan with stained shiplap walls, upgraded kitchen with center island, master suite with tiled bath, 3 decks with different views including the lake and Mills Point beach rights.

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