Ice fishing is a popular social and solitary winter pastime in the North Country. Know the locations, regulations, and ice safety before venturing out! The most important information you need to know when ice fishing are the safety precautions! Falling through the ice can … [Read more...] about Ice Fishing Safety
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Ice Fishing in the North Country
Ice fishing is a popular winter pastime in the North Country. I've seen various bays of Lake Champlain populated with little ice shanty towns every winter when the ice freezes enough. Fishermen (and women) who can't wait for spring can bundle up and try their luck on the … [Read more...] about Ice Fishing in the North Country
Full and By Farm: Dry Winter Worries
The thrill of new snowfall last Thursday came and went quickly. I was coat-less by Monday afternoon's chores and looking out over brown fields once again, with the worry creeping into my mind of what another dry winter means to our springs high up on the mountainside. The clean, … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Dry Winter Worries
Essex-Charlotte Ferry Winter Schedule
The Essex-Charlotte ferry is currently running on its winter schedule. The winter schedule began on December 31. The ferry is running every hour. Departs VT: 7:00 am- 5:00 pm Departs NY: 7:30 am- 5:30 pm You can see the complete schedule on the LCT website. These … [Read more...] about Essex-Charlotte Ferry Winter Schedule
Full and By Farm: Corn Wins and Woes
Before leaving last weekend, Abbie pedal-ground a full pail of blue corn meal, the newest addition to the winter veggie line-up. We've made two rounds of corn bread with it so far, and couldn't be happier with it's texture and flavor. This week, we called in some pinch-hitters … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Corn Wins and Woes