If you've enjoyed recent El Niño wildlife sightings on the Essex blog ("Welcoming the CoyWolf: Whoever It May Be", "Wrong to Kill Coyotes, Wolves and CoyWolves" and "Snow Geese By Whallons Bay"), we have three new images to share courtesy of Andrea McDonald (@andreamcd3) and John … [Read more...] about El Niño Wildlife Sightings: Adirondack Coast
Bravo Essex Bloggers!
Did you know that there are just shy of one hundred Essex bloggers contributing to Essex on Lake Champlain? To be precise, as of today 95 Essex bloggers create the unique, compelling content that informs you and other Essex area residents (and visitors). Now that’s a community … [Read more...] about Bravo Essex Bloggers!
Chimney Point Bobcat
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
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?
New Expanded Essex Architecture Book Perfect Holiday Gift
We're excited to announce that a revised and expanded edition of Essex, New York Architecture: A Doodler's Field Guide has been published and is now available for purchase. Just in time for the holidays! We hope that you'll consider purchasing a copy of this fun, interactive … [Read more...] about New Expanded Essex Architecture Book Perfect Holiday Gift