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
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!
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
$80k Awarded Locally
New York State’s Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) has funded and awarded $1.4 million in Conservation Partnership Program grants to 53 organizations around the state include three with direct impact on Essex residents and visitors. $1.2 million in private and local matching … [Read more...] about $80k Awarded Locally
Frog Wins Adirondack Life Contest
Adirondack Life magazine recently awarded Betsy Bacot-Aigner of Basking Ridge, New Jersey First-Place in the Wildlife category for her photograph, “Wabetsu Frog”, which was taken in Westport last summer. In addition to being an ace sister-in-law, Betsy has contributed … [Read more...] about Frog Wins Adirondack Life Contest
Celebrate Earth Day at Whallonsburg Grange
"Celebrate Earth Day on Sunday, April 22nd! Join millions of people around the world in a day to nurture nature and the planet. Come be part of these events at the Grange: 11am Family Nature Walk: All ages welcome. Join Jen and Gregg, local naturalists, as they lead a … [Read more...] about Celebrate Earth Day at Whallonsburg Grange