The Champlain Valley is finally receiving a snow storm after almost two years of very little snow. While the snow is beautiful, traveling can be dangerous during storms, so you must be careful when driving! This storm was causing delays for the Essex-Charlotte ferry, and as of … [Read more...] about Storm Forces Essex Ferry to Close
Essex-Charlotte ferry
Essex Views
Another one of the stories entered in this round of the Champlain Area Trails (CATS) writing contest is E. C. Hughes' Visiting Coon Mountain: A Walking, Hiking and Boating Adventure! If you haven’t yet, you should go vote in the contest. Voting ends today! Hughes and a friend … [Read more...] about Essex Views
Storm Delayed Essex Ferry
Nature can be unpredictable and damaging, so it is best to be cautious and keep abreast of weather updates during dangerous weather. "Hurricane Sandy" is now affecting the East Coast, and we are certain to feel some of its effects. Travel plans are being thwarted. I know … [Read more...] about Storm Delayed Essex Ferry
Fall Essex Ferry Schedule
The season is beginning to change, and the Lake Champlain ferries are shifting their schedule along with it. The Essex-Charlotte ferry crossing has begun operating on its early fall hours as of September 4. Our Essex ferry schedule is as follows: Fall Ferry Hours The early fall … [Read more...] about Fall Essex Ferry Schedule
Patchwork Community
"Patchwork Community" is another entry in the Champlain Area Trails Travel Writing Contest. In her essay, local Rebekah White describes some of the spectacular sights that can be seen while hiking Coon Mountain. She also mentions some wonderful places that are culturally unique … [Read more...] about Patchwork Community