This statuesque bobcat (Lynx rufus) was photographed by Elsa Gilbertson (Regional Historic Site Administrator, Vermont Division for Historic Preservation) at Chimney Point State Historic Site in Addison, Vermont a few years ago during construction of the new Champlain Bridge a … [Read more...] about Chimney Point Bobcat
Archives for 2016
Essex Farm: Finally Freezing
Here’s the recent news from Kristin Kimball at Essex Farm in Essex, New York: "The kids went directly from playing in the mud to skating on the pond this week. The weather station registered a low of 2 during the cold snap, and it was windy. Together, that was just enough to … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Finally Freezing
Teacher from Keene Central Receives National Honor for Guiding Youth to College
College For Every Student (CFES) honored Laura Eldred, teacher at Keene Central School, for her work in helping students prepare for, gain access to, and succeed in college. Eldred received the Mario Peña Award in front of 40 other K-16 educator colleagues during the CFES College … [Read more...] about Teacher from Keene Central Receives National Honor for Guiding Youth to College
Interactive Panorama: Beggs Park Dock in Winter
Kudos to our friends at adirondacksusa.com for another wonderful, fun interactive panorama. This time it's a seasonally appropriate winter scene located at the Beggs Park dock, although the lake isn't frozen this year (yet?). Enjoy the Beggs Park Dock winter scene panorama's … [Read more...] about Interactive Panorama: Beggs Park Dock in Winter
Saw Blade Driven Ice Sled: Viable Midwinter Ferry Alternative?
I doff my wooly cap to Mark Engelhardt for sharing this creative concept for how to cross the lake if/when the ice tightens from shore-to-shore. A Lake Champlain saw blade driven ice sled ferry service?!?! (Learn more about this unique ice transportation solution … [Read more...] about Saw Blade Driven Ice Sled: Viable Midwinter Ferry Alternative?