The Champlain Valley was the last part added to the Adirondack Park. It has little public land and, until recently, few hiking trails. This limited the economic benefits of outdoor recreation because people bypassed the valley on their way to trails in the High Peaks. But, that … [Read more...] about How can everyone benefit from trails? (THE SUN)
Archives for April 2017
Vintage Postcard: Elm Walk
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 a unique old postcard. I don't see any buildings through all that foliage, do you? Anything you recognize? As it is labeled "Elm Walk, … [Read more...] about Vintage Postcard: Elm Walk
Upcoming Essex Events 4/9-4/16
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. Do you know about any public … [Read more...] about Upcoming Essex Events 4/9-4/16
Salamanders: Little Things that Run a Forest
Be honest now. How many of you have squashed an Eft? That is, how many of you have inadvertently run over the terrestrial, juvenile, bright-red form of the Eastern Newt (Notophthalmus viridescens)? I know I’m guilty, probably several times over. Unless you’ve transcended the … [Read more...] about Salamanders: Little Things that Run a Forest
Hub on the Hill Wins Grant for Solar-Run Refrigerated Truck (THE SUN)
The Hub on the Hill is adding a new delivery vehicle, a solar-powered, refrigerated truck. The new equipment is being added through an Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) grant award from The Conservation Fund for Transporting Healthy Foods, according to Josh Bakelaar, … [Read more...] about Hub on the Hill Wins Grant for Solar-Run Refrigerated Truck (THE SUN)