We are happy to announce that Theo Bakewell (pictured on the right) and James Gilmore (left) are working with CATS as summer interns. Both Connecticut College seniors began this month and have been working diligently with CATS staff and volunteers to maintain trails, learn about … [Read more...] about CATS Welcomes New Summer Interns
CATS (Champlain Area Trails)
Champlain Area Trails creates and maintains free cross-country hiking/skiing/snowshoeing trails in the Champlain Valley of New York State's Adirondack Park. Rapidly approaching its goal of a 30-mile trail loop between Westport and Essex, New York, Champlain Area Trails pass through a rich tapestry of preserved wildlife habitats, pastoral farmland, historic villages, and scenic woodlands. The following posts featured or mentioned CATS (Champlain Area Trails). Enjoy!
Upcoming Essex Events 8/2-8/9
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, August 2, 2015 CATS … [Read more...] about Upcoming Essex Events 8/2-8/9
CATS Matching Fund Challenge
When we formed Champlain Area Trails and began laying out trails, we'd flag a route, come back to clear it, and find that the job was already done. How was this happening? We discovered it was the work of Bill Amadon. Some were concerned and others suggested we invite Bill onto … [Read more...] about CATS Matching Fund Challenge
CATS Moves Bruce Klink Bench Dedication to Trailhead of Wildway Overlook Trail
Champlain Area Trails heard from a number of people who wanted to participate in this Sunday’s dedication of the bench for Bruce Klink but are not inclined to hike to the summit of the Wildway Overlook Trail. So CATS will now hold the dedication at the trailhead at 1:30 p.m. on … [Read more...] about CATS Moves Bruce Klink Bench Dedication to Trailhead of Wildway Overlook Trail
Champlain Area Trails Honors Founding Member Bruce Klink
On Sunday, August 2, 2015 Champlain Area Trails (CATS) will lead a hike to the top of the Wildway Overlook Trail and dedicate a bench to honor Bruce Klink, one of CATS founding members, who died in February of 2014. The hike and celebration are open to the public. "Bruce … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Honors Founding Member Bruce Klink