Would you consider using a Lake Champlain hovercraft ferry service? It's been almost two weeks since the Essex-Charlotte ferry service was discontinued due to heavy ice accumulation on Lake Champlain. Twelve days as of today, to be exact. And for many Essex area ferry … [Read more...] about Hovercraft Ferry Service for Lake Champlain
Essex-Charlotte ferry
Ferry Service Discontinued Until Ice Clear
Essex-Charlotte ferry service discontinued as of 9:52 am today. LCT ferry/ies serving Essex, New York and Charlotte, Vermont have been indefinitely suspended until Lake Champlain is "clear of ice". Yesterday's announcement that ferry service had been temporarily suspended was … [Read more...] about Ferry Service Discontinued Until Ice Clear
Lake Champlain Winterscapes
Our majestic stretch of "the greatest lake" has been frozen for the better part of a week now, and stunning Lake Champlain winterscapes are beginning to crop up on Facebook and Twitter. That adventure-inducing panorama above was photographed by Essex resident Andy MacDougal on … [Read more...] about Lake Champlain Winterscapes
Vintage Photo: Essex Waterfront with Ferry to South
Every Monday we share a vintage image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. Take a look at this old photo of the bay in Essex, NY. What do you recognize? Notice anything that has changed? When do you think this … [Read more...] about Vintage Photo: Essex Waterfront with Ferry to South
Essex-Charlotte Ferry Winter Schedule 2014-15
The Essex-Charlotte ferry has begun its winter schedule and will have shortened hours of operation each day. See the details below: Essex-Charlotte Ferry Winter Schedule: December 29, 2014 through Spring 2015 The ferry operating at this crossing will arrive hourly throughout … [Read more...] about Essex-Charlotte Ferry Winter Schedule 2014-15