Essex, New York Guide and Community Blog
On Wednesday afternoon I drove on Lakeshore Road from Essex to Westport in the late afternoon. A little before 4:00 pm I came across this unfortunate timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) dead in the middle of the road near Split Rock Mountain Wild Forest. Although his head had obviously been hit, there was very little apparent injury. [...]
“One Music” by Bob Rich is an essay about Split Rock Mountain that is a contender in the current Champlain Area Trails Travel Writing Contest. I find it to be a well-written essay with beautiful prose that is very striking. Nature’s Music at Split Rock Rich talks about the geological history of Split Rock Mountain including a [...]
Our recent timber rattlesnake post generated a larger than anticipated stir, so I’m returning to the alternately awe-inspiring and anxiety inducing Adirondack rattlesnake to clear up a few misunderstandings and to offer up a mystery that you may be able to help solve. Timber Rattlesnake Despite its elusive nature, the Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) is [...]
Are you someone that finds snakes creepy or fascinating? Personally I am a mix of both, but creepy usually wins out with me. Either way you should be aware of the snakes local to your area, so you know which ones are dangerous. There is a particular snake that has been used as a symbol of American [...]
How Wildlife Prepare for Winter Saturday, December 10th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please join a hike led by Naturalist Alcott Smith in the natural lands around Essex and discover how wildlife prepares for cold weather. Champlain Area Trails is partnering with Northeast Wilderness Trust (NWT) to host the hike as part of the “Get [...]
