The Crux will be hosting its third annual Indoor Climbing Competition on March 2, 2013! The “Spring Thaw” is an all-ages indoor climbing competition, comprised of two major components: a Youth Division (9:30am to 12:30pm) and the Adults Divisions (1pm to 4pm). The adults … [Read more...] about The Crux: “Spring Thaw” Climbing Competition
Willsboro New York
A Brief History of William Gilliland
The following quotation and the image of William Gilliland's portrait come from Plattsburgh resident, historian, and writer David Glenn. Portrait of William Gilliland (1734-1796) Pioneer Settler of Essex and Clinton Counties, New York This oil paint on canvas portrait was … [Read more...] about A Brief History of William Gilliland
Help Build New Willsboro CATS Trail
Finish the Trail! Saturday, October 6, 9:00am Do you want to help create the next new trail in the Champlain Area Trails system? Then join in on the work this Saturday as the trail behind the new Willsboro tennis courts begins to take shape! Make your mark on this new Willsboro … [Read more...] about Help Build New Willsboro CATS Trail
Boat Launch Sites Near Essex
Summer may be slipping away like sand between our fingers, but there are still many great days of boating ahead. When my bride and I relocated full time to the Adirondacks from Manhattan in 2006 we promised each other a minimum of six months boating on Lake Champlain each … [Read more...] about Boat Launch Sites Near Essex
Graduation 2012: Willsboro and Westport Schools
It's that time of year again! Summer is heating up and schools are closing down. That means that there are new high school graduates going out into the world with hopes and plans for the future. Our two local schools, Willsboro Central School and Westport Central School … [Read more...] about Graduation 2012: Willsboro and Westport Schools