Locals around Lake Champlain know well and joke often about the stories of Champ, a mythical monster of our deep blue lake. Along with a bevy of fanciful explanations for Champ sightings (cousin to Scotland’s Loch Ness Monster, among the most imaginative!), one wild possibility … [Read more...] about Sturgeon: Unsung Champs of Lake Champlain
Archives for June 2017
Vintage Postcard: Ticonderoga Steamer
Every Monday we share an image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. Recognize this ship? If not, then see the caption along the top that reads: "The Excursion Steamer "Ticonderoga" Leaving its Home Port … [Read more...] about Vintage Postcard: Ticonderoga Steamer
Upcoming Essex Events 6/18-6/25
Learn about the events happening in and around Essex, NY! Check out the schedule below created from the Essex Calendar of Events to see what's coming up this week. Click on the link to Essex, NY Calendar to learn more about a particular event. Do you know about any public … [Read more...] about Upcoming Essex Events 6/18-6/25
The Birds – in the Theater and in the Library
The library has a couple of exciting and related events coming up soon. First, our neighbors at the Essex Theatre Company invite you to an open rehearsal of their upcoming production of The Birds on Monday, June 26, at 4:00 pm at ETC's theater in the Masonic Hall across from … [Read more...] about The Birds – in the Theater and in the Library
High Point Trail Grand Opening Hike
Sunday, June 25 at 1:00 p.m. is the Grand Opening Hike on the High Point Trail on Willsboro Point in Willsboro. You can hike to the highest point on Willsboro Point to see views of…well, views of the trees around you. It’s a great hike through woods, along rock walls, and by … [Read more...] about High Point Trail Grand Opening Hike