The Green Mountains were veiled in white this morning. A pretty sight. Until you remember that all of that new snow will soon melt and flow into Lake Champlain. Brrr... But the snowmelt's chilly arrival is only half its threat. While this spring's drought offered Essex … [Read more...] about Lake Champlain Water Level Jumps 2 Feet in a Week
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Vintage Brochure: Visit Essex on Lake Champlain
Did you enjoy the 1957 Ferry Brochure we posted a week ago? If you're enjoying the nostalgic artifacts we've been posting, let us know with a comment below this post or on Facebook / Twitter. We really appreciate your feedback. And if you happen to have interesting vintage Essex, … [Read more...] about Vintage Brochure: Visit Essex on Lake Champlain
Essex Farm: Injury
Enjoy this Essex Farm Note from Kristin Kimball at Essex Farm, in Essex, NY! Well, Mark wrecked his knee at Whiteface last week. It was supposed to be a recreational day of skiing for our whole crew. I was tempted to go, to watch a pack of farmers careen down the mountain, but I … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Injury
Lake Placid Spirits
Are you a vodka aficionado? Did you know that world-class vodka is being distilled right here in the Adirondacks? Lake Placid Spirits is currently producing P3 Placid Vodka, 46 Peaks Vodka and Alpenglow, and a fourth, Blu Line Gin, will be available soon. Become a localvore by … [Read more...] about Lake Placid Spirits
Adirondack Cycling: Lake Champlain to High Peaks
Burlington, Vermont resident Cassie Willner recently shared a detailed account of her Adirondack cycling adventure on Eastern Slopes. Her story, "Pre-Peak in the High Peaks: A Late Summer Bicycle Tour in the Adirondacks" chronicles a three day journey to-and-through the High … [Read more...] about Adirondack Cycling: Lake Champlain to High Peaks