Last year's flooding caused major problems in the Champlain valley. Rivers overflowed, and Lake Champlain rose to record heights causing a lot of damage to the shore and many shore-line properties. I remember seeing the Essex-Charlotte ferry dock covered in water all the way up … [Read more...] about 2011 Flood of Lake Champlain Basin
Archives for 2012
The Magic of Christmas in Essex 2012
Celebrate The MAGIC of Christmas in Essex on Saturday, December 1st, 2012! We've just received a sneak peek at the 2012 schedule The Magic of Christmas in Essex, and we want to pass it along to help you plan even though some details may change as event coordinator Erin Hall … [Read more...] about The Magic of Christmas in Essex 2012
Essex Ice Cream Cafe Open Year-Round!
Congratulations to Elaine Miller for improving the aroma and flavor of Essex in winter! A seasoned cook and baker, Miller most recently plied her culinary genius at The Deers Head Inn Restaurant in Elizabethtown. Earlier this fall Wayne Gryk voiced a hope shared by many Essex … [Read more...] about Essex Ice Cream Cafe Open Year-Round!
Jay Mountain Wilderness
Although Adirondack autumn has shed her Technicolor party attire, this is the perfect time of year for back-country hiking. Sunday's balmy weather inspired me to conjure up a pair of hooky possibilities for today. If the wind is light and the temperature comfortable for cycling, … [Read more...] about Jay Mountain Wilderness
Barn Owl Box: Natural Rodent Control
Barn Owls live in barns and similar buildings, often around farms. Unfortunately because of their close proximity to the use of pesticides on farms, they often face the danger of secondary poisoning. As farmers use these chemicals to kill rodents the owls (and other animals) … [Read more...] about Barn Owl Box: Natural Rodent Control