We’re venturing south for this week’s Thursday on the Trail Project. We will hike the new Penfield Pond Trail in Crown Point and then explore another new trail, the Old Ironville Road Trail. These trails share their trailhead so it’s “park once—hike twice!” All are welcome for … [Read more...] about CATS Trail Project & Mushroom Foraging
Archives for 2014
Essex Ice Cream Cafe For Sale
Have you heard that the Essex Ice Cream Cafe is currently for sale? Well, it's true. This small ice cream parlor was transformed into much more by current owner Wayne Gryk—serving not only ice cream but gourmet coffee, snacks, lunch and a fun collection of Essex merchandise. The … [Read more...] about Essex Ice Cream Cafe For Sale
Thoughts on Regional Travel with Dr. Richard Frost
“A Day Away” Thoughts on regional travel with Dr. Richard Frost September 22nd 6pm Local Columnist and Author Dr. Richard Frost will present "A Day Away; Thoughts on Regional Travel." There will also be a book sale and signing included. Dr. Frost was recently featured in … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Regional Travel with Dr. Richard Frost
Vintage Photo: Residence of H.H. Noble
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. Our thanks to William Morgan for sharing the photo above. Do you recognize this large home still standing in Essex, NY? The photo is titled … [Read more...] about Vintage Photo: Residence of H.H. Noble
Spiny Water Fleas Have Arrived – What Next?
On August 25 four individual spiny water fleas were found during routine monitoring of Lake Champlain. The invasive exotic zooplankton species were discovered in the middle portion of the Main Lake between Burlington and Port Kent. Since then they have been confirmed from a total … [Read more...] about Spiny Water Fleas Have Arrived – What Next?