Harvey's Lake: Home of Jacques Cousteau's First Dive in Barnet | Atlas Obscura
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The place where Jacques Cousteau made his first dive as a boy in West Barnet, Vermont.

šŸ“œ Lake in West Barnet, Vermont, famous as the site of Jacques Cousteau's first dive.
šŸ” Young Cousteau, as a summer camp punishment, cleared the lake bottom and used reeds as breathing tubes.

Why Go

šŸŒŠ Explore the historic site of an oceanographer's beginnings
šŸžļø Enjoy clear, cool lake waters in the Northeast Kingdom
šŸš¶ Easy access to the northern accessible part of the lake

Why Avoid

āš ļø Small fee for daily users in summer

Tips

šŸ…æļø Published coordinates lead directly to the northern accessible part.

Cost

šŸ’° Small fee for daily users in summer months.

Hours

šŸ•’ Open most times of the year.

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