Mill River

Ron and Linda Evans appear to still be battling the very few boaters who run this stretch of navigable river. The property was up for sale a few years ago, but they now appear to be cashing in on the AirBnB trend. Good grief.
In short, they cannot prevent a paddler from scouting (below the high water line) or running the Mill Rapid. Just like every waterway in Vermont, the water is owned by the people of the state.

If confronted (and you will, because busy bodies), and can no longer ignore Ron, be polite, and know your rights before you put on. Bring copies of the law if needed. They don't want paddlers running the mill rapid since it's the only LEGAL way past their property (and into their private swimming hole) which Ron and Linda are all too proud of in their real estate listing. Copied below for posterity.

'While possible flooding is a downside, those in Rutland County know the mill’s location is special. It used to be a popular swimming spot, until it became too troublesome to manage and the couple decided to deny public access. The contentious issue resulted in at least one encounter with an angry local wielding a weapon, Evans says.

Because there's no public access, the new buyers will have their own private swimming spot.'