Winter weather and water do strange things around here, especially on the lake. We saw these beautiful “ice birds” as we walked by the ferry landing one afternoon. Sun was bright and skies were clear, making them look like something out of “Swan Lake.” Surely they will soon melt, … [Read more...] about Ice Birds
Archives for December 2018
Vintage Postcard: Barn Rock, Lake Champlain
Frequently we share a different historic image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. Do you recognize this Lake Champlain landmark?! (Did you know it before you saw the caption?) It's Barn Rock on Lake Champlain. … [Read more...] about Vintage Postcard: Barn Rock, Lake Champlain
Two New Trails at Viall’s Crossing to be Celebrated December 29
Since opening last spring, the Viall’s Crossing Trail, has been an increasingly popular addition to the Champlain Area Trails (CATS) network. People use it to hike between Westport and Essex, or to make a five-mile loop that starts and ends in Westport, or as an … [Read more...] about Two New Trails at Viall’s Crossing to be Celebrated December 29
Festival of Trees Open through December 29
The Ticonderoga Historical Society invites the public to visit the 29th Annual Festival of Trees, taking place at the Hancock House through December 29. Each year community organizations, businesses, school groups and clubs assist in decorating the Hancock House by providing a … [Read more...] about Festival of Trees Open through December 29
Thank You, Steven Kellogg and Silent Auction Participants
We thank STEVEN KELLOGG for the fun and good cheer he brought to the library on Christmas In Essex Day! In addition to his spirited reading of Chicken Little (with real-time drawings) and The Day the Goose Got Loose, Steven gave autographed copies of The Day the Goose Got Loose … [Read more...] about Thank You, Steven Kellogg and Silent Auction Participants