If you were anywhere near Lake George or Lake Champlain this weekend you saw (and heard) the motorcycles, motorcycles, motorcycles. This Americade in Essex, NY video clip reminds us of what a perfect weekend our two wheeled friends enjoyed despite the threats of rain and … [Read more...] about Americade 2012
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$80k Awarded Locally
New York State’s Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) has funded and awarded $1.4 million in Conservation Partnership Program grants to 53 organizations around the state include three with direct impact on Essex residents and visitors. $1.2 million in private and local matching … [Read more...] about $80k Awarded Locally
Motley farmers celebrate the land
Clipped from: www.northcountrypublicradio.org (share this clip) Did you miss the Greenhorns roundup last month? Listen to the NCPR story to hear what you missed. It’s a rainy Saturday in late June. The restored Whallonsburg Grangehall looks like a carnival has come to town: … [Read more...] about Motley farmers celebrate the land
Travel Writing Contest Hosted by Champlain Area Trails
Get your pencils sharpened, your laptops powered, and your cameras ready, Champlain Area Trails (CATS) will soon launch its first Travel Writing Contest. It's your chance to write about your travels in New York’s central Champlain Valley—to share your favorite experiences on the … [Read more...] about Travel Writing Contest Hosted by Champlain Area Trails
Summer Arrives in Essex on Lake Champlain
Kim Rielly posted an enthusiastic blog post about summer in Essex celebrating flood recovery, exciting new businesses and the timeless charm that has drawn visitors and residents for decades. She asks, "could it possibly be true that the recently-submerged businesses were … [Read more...] about Summer Arrives in Essex on Lake Champlain