Every Monday we share an old Essex image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. The vintage postcard above was showcased last week. From the postmarks on the back we can tell you that the postcard was sent through … [Read more...] about Vintage Postcard: Bluff Point
Archives for March 2014
Essex-Charlotte Ferry Early Spring Schedule 2014
The Essex-Charlotte ferry is is about to begin its early spring schedule. See the details below: Essex-Charlotte Ferry Early Spring Schedule: March 31, 2014 through May 4, 2014 The single ferry operating at this crossing will arrive hourly all day. Departs NY: 6:30 am-8:30 … [Read more...] about Essex-Charlotte Ferry Early Spring Schedule 2014
Searching for Local Ghost Stories
Hi! I am a writer who lives in Florida, but I have spent my summers at my Grandparent's cabin on Lake Champlain in Willsboro, NY. I'm working on a paranormal fictional book project that takes place in this area. I love historical places and everything about Essex and the … [Read more...] about Searching for Local Ghost Stories
Full and By Farm: Extra Cold Temperatures Create Delays
Last weekend's temperatures eeked just enough above freezing for another sap collection. Though it was small it did allow us to start the evaporator up and finally draw off syrup for veggie share members. I think we are headed for a good spell of sugaring weather coming up. We've … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Extra Cold Temperatures Create Delays
Ferry Crossing Rates to Increase
Lake Champlain Transportation Company is raising the ticket prices for ferry services. These new rates will go into effect on Thursday, April 3rd. Why raise rates? Lake Champlain Ferries operations manager Heather Stewart says this is the first hike since 2008 and it was needed … [Read more...] about Ferry Crossing Rates to Increase