Get your pencils sharpened, your laptops powered, and your cameras ready, Champlain Area Trails (CATS) will soon launch its first Travel Writing Contest. It's your chance to write about your travels in New York’s central Champlain Valley—to share your favorite experiences on the … [Read more...] about Travel Writing Contest Hosted by Champlain Area Trails
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CATS: Immediate Trail-work Gratification
Black Kettle Nature Trail “Trailhead Sign” (photo credit: Kathryn Cramer) The June 18th trail project at the Black Kettle Nature Trail was quite productive. The first thing we did was to put a “Trailhead Sign” by the road because the beginning to the trail, located behind the … [Read more...] about CATS: Immediate Trail-work Gratification
Midsummer Mixer at The Whallonsburg Grange Hall
The Whallonsburg Grange Hall has lots going on this summer! Great program last night showing the film BLOOM and discussing the health of Lake Champlain. Today (Saturday, 6/25) is the Midsummer Mixer, an Event By and For Farmers. Workshops, farm tours, tabling, and discussion … [Read more...] about Midsummer Mixer at The Whallonsburg Grange Hall
Provisions and Paparazzi in Essex, NY
"Essex is alive with both new and well-established businesses, opening up, dusting off and getting ready for the season..." So opens Sue Cameron's "Provisions and Papparazzi" post on LakePlacid.com on June 14. Essex is alive! It's incredible how much is going on in Essex these … [Read more...] about Provisions and Paparazzi in Essex, NY
Longtime Residents Recall Essex Inn Years Ago
Last Sunday Alvin Reiner at the Press-Republican ran a fascinating story about the Essex Inn and the fusion of past and future in this historic landmark recently renovated by the Daltons and now open to the public. Early on, Rick and Karen Dalton took down the fence between the … [Read more...] about Longtime Residents Recall Essex Inn Years Ago