So, you hike all or part of the Grand Inn-to-Inn Hike this Saturday, arrive at the Essex Inn and join the block party that goes from 4–7 pm. Or you skip the hike and just come to the party. What will you find? Food and Drinks – The Essex Inn is grilling BBQ chicken, corn on … [Read more...] about CATS Grand Hike Block Party
CATS Grand Hike
CATS Grand Hike: Shuttles at Oases
The Grand Inn to Inn Hike is just four days away! Hike with friends, meet new people, and enjoy a springtime walk in the Champlain Valley from Westport to Essex on Saturday, May 9th. Late Breaking News - The Town of Willsboro is providing a shuttle-van for hikers at the oases. … [Read more...] about CATS Grand Hike: Shuttles at Oases
Upcoming Essex Events 5/3-5/10
Learn about the events happening in and around Essex, NY! Check out the schedule below created from the Essex Calendar of Events to see what's coming up this week. Click on the link to Essex, NY Calendar to learn more about a particular event. Sunday, May 3, 2015 Vermont Day … [Read more...] about Upcoming Essex Events 5/3-5/10
CATS Awarded State Grant
Champlain Area Trails has some great news! We were awarded a grant of $70,000 over two years to hire a stewardship coordinator to oversee trails, manage volunteers, monitor conservation properties, and handle outdoor education initiatives. A major reason we received the grant … [Read more...] about CATS Awarded State Grant
CATS Seeks Volunteers for Grand Hike
Have you heard of the Grand Hike on Champlain Area Trails? This 14-mile trek was inaugurated last year, and on May 9, 2015 the event will occur for the second time! Participants will hike from Westport to Essex along back roads and on CATS trails, and at the finish they will … [Read more...] about CATS Seeks Volunteers for Grand Hike