History teacher Robert E. Bartholomew dives into the history of Lake Champlain's elusive "monster."

Plattsburgh folk musician Stan Ransom, who's known as the Connecticut Peddler, has written a song celebrating the mystery of the Lake Champlain Monster.  It's called, Champ, and it's from his album, Songs of Lake Champlain.

This week - for women's history month and the Lake Champlain quadricentennial - VPR salutes five women who contributed to the history and culture of the Champlain Valley. Today, freelance writer and researcher, Julia Lewandoski, has the story of Philomene** Daniels - first woman Steamboat Captain on Lake Champlain - and in the nation.

This week VPR takes you to Grand Isle County. We'll explore life on the islands and the issues that affect Vermont's fastest growing county and the lake that surrounds it.