The sit-ins, die-ins, marches and other demonstrations sparked by the tragic deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner are not just about law enforcement and our judicial system. The real cause is deeper and even more troubling: a generation of American youth has been denied hope, … [Read more...] about A Better Way to Climb the Ladder to College Success
Archives for 2014
Lakes to Locks Passage Receives Pearsall Adirondack Foundation Funding
Lakes to Locks Passage has received funding through the Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation to explore the stories of the mining history in the Town of Moriah. Working with the Iron Center Museum, the Moriah Historical Society, the Moriah Chamber of Commerce, and high … [Read more...] about Lakes to Locks Passage Receives Pearsall Adirondack Foundation Funding
Happy Holidays from CATS
Happy Holidays from all of us at Champlain Area Trails! Here is a great last-minute gift idea for that special person--make a donation to CATS in his or her name. Your donation will help save land, make trails, create hikes, and expand our outdoor education program. Out on … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays from CATS
Winter is a Time for Reflection
By the looks of the latest wintry snowfalls, Winter has rolled in to the Essex and the Champlain Valley region with more of a bang and less of a whimper, and a few weeks before the Solstice. Winter at its worst is about enduring the bitter cold and hoping you have enough … [Read more...] about Winter is a Time for Reflection
Vintage Postcard: Essex Main Street Looking North
Every Monday we share a vintage image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. The photo above was the one shared last week. Do you recognize the scene on this old postcard? The photo caption tells us it is "Main … [Read more...] about Vintage Postcard: Essex Main Street Looking North