This winter Lake Champlain has frozen all the way across for the first time since 2007, and while many of us have enjoyed this chance to get out on the ice—ice fishing, skating, or just walking—others are eagerly awaiting ice out as evidence of spring's arrival. For commuters … [Read more...] about Essex-Charlotte Winter Ferry Crossing with Lea Coggio
Essex-Charlotte ferry
Watching Ducks from Essex Ferry
The wild duck bonanza, in the open waters created by the ferry, are a sight to behold, well worth the roundtrip passenger fare with binoculars and camera. Here is our famous webmaster, George Davis, taking in the wonder of very close-in viewing of the 15+ different species that … [Read more...] about Watching Ducks from Essex Ferry
Birders Flock to Essex-Charlotte Ferry Channel
Have you seen all of the birders at the Essex ferry dock? Or lined up along the lake north of the ferry dock? Birders from all parts are venturing to the Essex-Charlotte ferry channel to view and photograph rare waterfowl such as the Tufted Duck. Despite speaking with many of … [Read more...] about Birders Flock to Essex-Charlotte Ferry Channel
Essex-Charlotte Ferry Winter Schedule (2013-14)
The Essex-Charlotte ferry is currently running on its shorter winter schedule. See the details below: Winter Schedule: Begins December 31, 2013 (The single ferry operating at this crossing will arrive hourly all day.) Departs NY: 7:30 am-5:30 pm Departs VT: 7:00 am-5:00 … [Read more...] about Essex-Charlotte Ferry Winter Schedule (2013-14)
Essex-Charlotte Ferry Closed Today
Hopefully you are warm inside on this cold winter's day. The snow that began yesterday seems to have stopped falling, but the negative temperatures remain. I hope that you do not have to travel to Vermont today because if so you will have to take a longer trip as … [Read more...] about Essex-Charlotte Ferry Closed Today