This winter Lake Champlain has frozen all the way across for the first time since 2007, and while many of us have enjoyed this chance to get out on the ice—ice fishing, skating, or just walking—others are eagerly awaiting ice out as evidence of spring's arrival. For commuters … [Read more...] about Essex-Charlotte Winter Ferry Crossing with Lea Coggio
Charlotte-Essex ferry
Watching Ducks from Essex Ferry
The wild duck bonanza, in the open waters created by the ferry, are a sight to behold, well worth the roundtrip passenger fare with binoculars and camera. Here is our famous webmaster, George Davis, taking in the wonder of very close-in viewing of the 15+ different species that … [Read more...] about Watching Ducks from Essex Ferry
Essex-Charlotte Ferry Winter Schedule (2013-14)
The Essex-Charlotte ferry is currently running on its shorter winter schedule. See the details below: Winter Schedule: Begins December 31, 2013 (The single ferry operating at this crossing will arrive hourly all day.) Departs NY: 7:30 am-5:30 pm Departs VT: 7:00 am-5:00 … [Read more...] about Essex-Charlotte Ferry Winter Schedule (2013-14)
Essex-Charlotte Ferry Closed Today
Hopefully you are warm inside on this cold winter's day. The snow that began yesterday seems to have stopped falling, but the negative temperatures remain. I hope that you do not have to travel to Vermont today because if so you will have to take a longer trip as … [Read more...] about Essex-Charlotte Ferry Closed Today
Purchase Winter Tickets on Essex-Charlotte Ferry
Lake Champlain Transportation has announced that the Essex-Charlotte ferry booth will close and that the crossing will again sell tickets aboard the ferry this winter beginning in January. See their message below for more details: As in previous years, tickets for the … [Read more...] about Purchase Winter Tickets on Essex-Charlotte Ferry