For over four decades, the Frontier Town theme park in North Hudson was an entertainment hotspot in the Adirondacks. However, ever since it shut down in 1998, the region has struggled economically. To revitalize this community, there is a $32 million project to transform the old … [Read more...] about $32 Million Adirondack Project To Breathe New Life Into Frontier Town (Adirondack.net)
Archives for February 2017
Winter Wellness at Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness
Stay warm and well this winter with several wonderful opportunities at Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness! Join Nixa DeBellis for a free essential oils class on Friday, February 17 (6:00 - 7:00 pm), and return the next day as Nixa guides an enlightening journey through "The 15 … [Read more...] about Winter Wellness at Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness
Friends of Refugees Looks to New Projects, Outreach in 2017 (THE SUN)
Outreach for refugees of global conflict entered 2017 with more action planned. The local organization, Champlain Valley Friends of Refugees, met at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Essex last week to recharge for the new year. The group is one of three sister chapters organized … [Read more...] about Friends of Refugees Looks to New Projects, Outreach in 2017 (THE SUN)
Lakes to Locks Passage Receives International Paper Foundation Grant
Lakes to Locks Passage has received a $2,000 grant from the International Paper Foundation to work with the Essex County Fish Hatchery to develop educational exhibits at the hatchery. Students, residents and visitors will learn about the science and technology used to raising the … [Read more...] about Lakes to Locks Passage Receives International Paper Foundation Grant
Vintage Postcard: Hotel Champlain
Every Monday we share an image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. This is an old postcard featuring Hotel Champlain. The caption reads, "Hotel Champlain, Lake Champlain, NY." Where is it exactly? What do you … [Read more...] about Vintage Postcard: Hotel Champlain