Now that spring is just around the corner, I called the chair of the herpetology department at Plattsburgh State, Dr. C. Horridus, for an update on the local timber rattlesnake situation. Essex is home to a number of the rattlers on Split Rock Mountain. Dr. Horridus told me that, … [Read more...] about Rattlesnakes, Rumbling, and Rock
Archives for 2014
Champlain Valley Films: Oscar Shorts
Saturday, April 12 At Whallonsburg Grange Hall The Champlain Valley Film Society presents: Oscar Shorts. CVFS screens the nominees for best animated and live-action Oscar Shorts. Refreshments will be provided with the $10 price of admission. Audience members will have the … [Read more...] about Champlain Valley Films: Oscar Shorts
Vintage Postcard: Bluff Point
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
Upcoming Essex Events 3/30-4/6
Learn about the events happening in and around Essex, NY! Check out the schedule below created from the Essex Calendar of Events to see what's coming up this week! Click on the link to Essex, NY Calendar to learn more about a particular event. Sunday, March 30, 2014 Maple … [Read more...] about Upcoming Essex Events 3/30-4/6
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