Another writer competing in the Champlain Area Trails Travel Writing Contest is Peter Jerdo. This young man recounts his homecoming to Westport, NY from college, and the very day of his return he goes hiking on the one of the abundant wilderness trails in the area. His … [Read more...] about Coming Home
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!
This Could Be Montmartre
Elizabeth Lee wrote a wonderful essay extolling the similarities between Montmartre in Paris and the Champlain Valley for the Champlain Area Trails Travel Writing Contest. Lee's "This Could Be Montmartre" gives a beautiful comparison between the park and staircase of Montmartre … [Read more...] about This Could Be Montmartre
Valley of the Porcupines
"Valley of the Porcupines" by Ellie George is another current contestant in the Champlain Area Trails Travel Writing Contest. George describes an encounter she and her husband and their dog have with a porcupine on Coon Mountain. She saw many signs of a large porcupine population … [Read more...] about Valley of the Porcupines
Just Some of the Reasons Why I Love the North Country
The first story of this round of the Champlain Area Trails Travel Writing Contest that I am presenting is an essay entitled, "Just Some of the Reasons Why I Love the North Country" by Marian J. Atkinson. Rural vs. City Living Atkinson writes about a trip to New York City while … [Read more...] about Just Some of the Reasons Why I Love the North Country
Vote in CATS Travel Writing Contest
"Hooray! It's time to vote for your favorite entry in the Second Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Travel Writing Contest. Yes, you can vote online and the lucky winner with the most votes receives the $250 People's Choice prize. Voting begins on Tuesday May 8th and ends on … [Read more...] about Vote in CATS Travel Writing Contest