Canoeing and Kayaking

Umiak Outdoor Outfitters. A full-service outfitter, Umiak has canoe and kayak excursions as well as rentals. 849 S. Main St., Stowe, VT, 05672. 802/253-2317. www.umiak.com.

BattenKill Canoe. This outfitter organizes canoe tours (some are inn-to-inn) and fishing trips. 6328 Historic Rte. 7a, Sunderland, VT, 05250. 802/362-2800 or 800/421-5268. www.battenkill.com.

True North Kayak Tours. This tour company operates a guided kayak tour of Lake Champlain and a natural-history tour; they also customize lessons, single-day and multiday trips and coordinate special trips for kids. 25 Nash Pl., Burlington, VT, 05401. 802/238-7695. www.vermontkayak.com.