"Adirondack Park is, arguably, the wildest landscape in the East, but it is not yet wild enough,” conservationist, adventurer, and author John Davis says. “It falls on our generation to finish rewilding it, so that it provides safe homes for all native species. The work may be … [Read more...] about John Davis Launches Split Rock Wildway Book
Archives for 2017
The Depot Theatre Receives Several Grants to Enhance Artist Housing
The Depot Theatre, a not-for-profit organization committed to providing professional theatrical arts in the Adirondacks, has recently been awarded three grants to help prepare artist housing for year-round use. In recent weeks, the Depot received a $2,000 grant from the … [Read more...] about The Depot Theatre Receives Several Grants to Enhance Artist Housing
Essex Inn Named One of New York State’s Top Restaurants
The Essex Inn Tavern has been recognized as one of the top restaurants in upstate New York State by an online tourism publication (www.newyorkupstate.com). Described as a “glorious slice of Upstate New York history all wrapped up in a classy inn and fine dining restaurant … [Read more...] about Essex Inn Named One of New York State’s Top Restaurants
Library Silent Auction to Continue until Dec. 14
The Belden Noble Library has extended the closing of this year's silent auction until Thursday, December 14, at 3:00 p.m., so you have more time to bid on these wonderful items donated by your friends and neighbors. We have also placed pictures of them on essexlibrary.org, so … [Read more...] about Library Silent Auction to Continue until Dec. 14
The Owl Prowl is Back by Popular Demand
Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is again sponsoring one of the most popular hikes in the CATS outdoor education program, the Owl Prowl, on Friday, December 15, at 5:30 at the Black Kettle Trail in Essex. Are owls really that wise? How do owls see in the dark? How can owls fly so … [Read more...] about The Owl Prowl is Back by Popular Demand