With so many inspired (and inspiring) Essex, NY books and pamphlets already available why create another? And moreover, why a Doodler's Guide to Essex, NY? Because we need one, of course! In fact, we need several: The Doodler's Guide to Essex, NY Architecture; The Doodler's … [Read more...] about Welcome to the Doodler’s Guide to Essex, NY!
Split Rock
Timber Rattlesnake Killed
On Wednesday afternoon I drove on Lakeshore Road from Essex to Westport in the late afternoon. A little before 4:00 pm I came across this unfortunate timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) dead in the middle of the road near Split Rock Mountain Wild Forest. Although his head had … [Read more...] about Timber Rattlesnake Killed
Coming Home
Another writer competing in the Champlain Area Trails Travel Writing Contest is Peter Jerdo. This young man recounts his homecoming to Westport, NY from college, and the very day of his return he goes hiking on the one of the abundant wilderness trails in the area. His … [Read more...] about Coming Home