On May 11th, Champlain Area Trails (CATS) marked its 11th Grand Hike, a tradition that began in 2014 and has since seen a steady increase in participation. This year, an impressive turnout of over 377 hikers, including families with young children, embarked on the 14-mile trek … [Read more...] about Record Turnout for Champlain Area Trails’ 11th Annual Grand Hike: A Celebration of Nature, Community, and Conservation
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Mayor’s Cup Regatta on July 6, 2024
Congratulations to Odinn, winner of the 2023 Mayor’s Cup, skippered by Ed and John Trombley from Plattsburgh, NY, to 2023 Rotary Cup (Jib&Main) winner Endo-X skippered by Miro Balcar from Montreal, Quebec, and the 2023 Multihull Division winner Hot Tamale skippered by Tom … [Read more...] about Mayor’s Cup Regatta on July 6, 2024
10th Annual Tupper Lake 8-Miler Paddling Race Returns June 22
The Tupper Lake 8-Miler Canoe, Kayak & SUP Race is set for Saturday, June 22, celebrating 10 years. This annual paddling race starts at the Town of Tupper Lake Boat Launch on State Route 30. The course takes paddlers under the Route 30 bridge, up the Raquette River to the … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Tupper Lake 8-Miler Paddling Race Returns June 22
NFCT Announces Latest Thru-Paddler Roster
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) has announced its roster of 2023 thru-paddlers, the largest class in a single year to date. Seventeen people paddled the 740-mile water route from end to end in 2023. The trail begins in Old Forge, N.Y., and ends in Fort Kent, Maine, … [Read more...] about NFCT Announces Latest Thru-Paddler Roster
‘Round the Mountain Race Draws Record Setting Field
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) hosted the 2024 ‘Round the Mountain Canoe & Kayak Race on Saturday, May 11, drawing a record 102 boats for the annual spring paddling tradition. Matthew Skeels of Canton, NY, posted the fastest time of the day, completing the … [Read more...] about ‘Round the Mountain Race Draws Record Setting Field