"Today the Lake Champlain Region retains the zeal of its early beginnings and remarkable history. Discovered in the early 1600s by Samuel De Champlain, the region has a storied past that stands tall in the form of buildings and bridges, a legacy written in structures that include … [Read more...] about Lake Champlain Region Heritage: Essex, NY
Champlain Valley
Search for Champ
"Does Lake Champlain harbor a monster? Port Henry sure thinks so. They celebrate his existence with their Annual Champ Day celebration, the first Saturday in August. Our resident monster, affectionately known as "Champ" or the nickname "Champy," has been sighted for as long … [Read more...] about Search for Champ
Keeping Track Program
Keeping Track Wildlife Tracking Course Beginning in January "Sign up for a Keeping Track training program and participate in research and monitoring of wildlife in the eastern Adirondacks. The training program, taught by renowned wildlife expert Susan Morse of Keeping … [Read more...] about Keeping Track Program
Holiday Shopping in Essex
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? This weekend's Christmas in Essex Village will offer the perfect opportunity to simultaneously show your love to family, friends and local businesses. And to jump start your Holiday spirit I'm passing along an inspiring (and … [Read more...] about Holiday Shopping in Essex
Essex, Ferry View
Do you recognize our fair hamlet on Lake Champlain? I shot this slightly fuzzy shot today from the Essex-Charlotte ferry while crossing the lake on an atypically balmy November day. It's a little hard to believe that snow and ice and bone chilling winds are around the corner! Of … [Read more...] about Essex, Ferry View