The Lake Champlain Schooner replica, the Lois McClure, accompanied by the tug Churchill, will begin its annual summer cruise on July 1 and 2, 2017, by visiting the docks at Westport Marina. Built and operated by the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum at Basin Harbor, directly across … [Read more...] about Westport Marina to Host Schooner and Book Signing July 1 & 2
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Sturgeon: Unsung Champs of Lake Champlain
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
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
Vintage Postcard: Essex Lake Shore
Every Monday we share an image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. Do you recognize this strip of lake shore in Essex, NY? Here are the guesses we've already received from the community: Dianne Lansing: My … [Read more...] about Vintage Postcard: Essex Lake Shore
Vintage Postcard: Northern Essex Waterfront View
Every Monday we share an image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. Take a look at this Essex scene and tell us what you see! What has changed? What's still there? When do you think this old postcard dates … [Read more...] about Vintage Postcard: Northern Essex Waterfront View