The Wild Center has added to its winter programming with free snowshoe and kicksled rentals, guided ice fishing on its Greenleaf Pond and ice sculptures. These experiences – and more – are available Fridays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with timed ticket reservations. … [Read more...] about Snowshoeing, Kicksledding & Ice Fishing Launch at The Wild Center
Ice fishing
Lake Champlain Freezing Over
I often hear Essex friends and neighbors reminiscing about the "old days" when Lake Champlain froze solid every year. Those days were well chronicled in now yellowing photographs, skaters populating the foreground and an ice shanty village dotting the frozen horizon. Ice fishing … [Read more...] about Lake Champlain Freezing Over
Essex Doodles Weekly: Essex Icons and Doodle Tips
EssexNY.us is the new online home for the Essex Events Calendar and The Doodler's Guide to Essex, NY. The Essex Events Calendar is the quickest way to discover what’s happening in and around Essex, New York. Remember the next time your scheduling a public event you can add an … [Read more...] about Essex Doodles Weekly: Essex Icons and Doodle Tips
Daily Doodle: Ice Fishing on Beggs Point by Mary Wade
At the end of August we sat down with Mary Wade to gather some of her knowledge of Essex, New York's bygone days. We'll be sharing some of her nostalgic memories (and stories about her Essex art!) in the future---so keep an eye out! While we were visiting, we passed Mary one … [Read more...] about Daily Doodle: Ice Fishing on Beggs Point by Mary Wade
Ice Fishing Safety
Ice fishing is a popular social and solitary winter pastime in the North Country. Know the locations, regulations, and ice safety before venturing out! The most important information you need to know when ice fishing are the safety precautions! Falling through the ice can … [Read more...] about Ice Fishing Safety