Every week since January 2011, Westport ninth-grader Peter Hartwell and mentor David Thomas Train have been exploring the Champlain Area Trails and observing every nook and cranny for evidence of wildlife and their actions. Those explorations eventually prompted them to enter the … [Read more...] about Wildlife, Connected In and Out of Town
Mid-Winter (Is it Winter?) Blues?? Nah…
"We waved goodbye to our last group in the month of January and soon after waved goodbye to the last of the snow on the ground. Since our next group will not arrive until the 12th of February, there is renewed optimism that we will see lots of deep powder around the center before … [Read more...] about Mid-Winter (Is it Winter?) Blues?? Nah…
A Great Resolution | Champlain Area Trails
CATS launched their first travel writing contest in September and it has drawn to its conclusion this January. Jessica Wimett, of Wadhams, won the $250 People’s Choice Prize for receiving the most online votes. Here is an excerpt from her piece that I particularly liked; the … [Read more...] about A Great Resolution | Champlain Area Trails
Two Horns and a String Quartet
Ann Ellsworth and Rachel Drehmann, horns and the Osso String Quartet SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2012 at 3:00 At the Essex Community Church, Essex, NY Last year Ann Ellsworth performed a full recital in the North Country on her soprano horn, a unique instrument, which was met … [Read more...] about Two Horns and a String Quartet
CATS Travel Writing Contest Winners
CATS launched their travel writing contest in September with the purpose of promoting economic vitality through outdoor recreation based tourism. “People are researching vacation destinations online, so as they look into visiting the northeast, we want them to see these articles … [Read more...] about CATS Travel Writing Contest Winners