For three years I've toyed with cycling the ididaride, a 75 mile bike race through the Adirondacks. But in 2012 and 2013 longstanding commitments prevented me (saved me?) from entering. This year, my calendar opened up, and suddenly the opportunity to ride in the ididaride was … [Read more...] about Two Weeks Until ididaride: Jitters & Journeys
Recreation
Sign Up Now: 6.5K Firecracker Run
Are you already vibrating with anticipation for the July 4th celebrations coming up in less than a month? Maybe use that energy to train for an event you can join this Independence Day? Now is the time to sign up for the 12th annual July 4th Firecracker Run sponsored by NEW … [Read more...] about Sign Up Now: 6.5K Firecracker Run
Birdwatching: Golden-Winged Warblers
Found him! Birdwatchers from across the United States studied the elusive golden-winged warbler as part of the 12th Annual Adirondack Birding Celebration June 6 at an Essex thicket. The golden-winged warbler is a “species of special concern,” said trip leader Brian McAllister. … [Read more...] about Birdwatching: Golden-Winged Warblers
Thursdays on the Trail with Charlotte
It's summer so the grass is growing—that means opportunities to help on the trails! Beginning this Thursday, June 19, CATS summer intern, Charlotte Staats will lead "Thursdays on the Trail with Charlotte" projects throughout the summer. Each Thursday will be different—it … [Read more...] about Thursdays on the Trail with Charlotte
Essex Well Represented in Montreal’s Tour de l’Ile 2014
Tom Duca recently returned from the 2014 Tour de l’Ile in Montreal where he bicycled with Essex residents and more than 25,000 other two-wheeled adventurers. "The Tour is always the first Sunday in June. Montreal closes the streets to cars and it's so much fun to ride through … [Read more...] about Essex Well Represented in Montreal’s Tour de l’Ile 2014