Against the backdrop of the stunning springtime scenery of the Champlain Valley, the fourth Grand Hike to the Essex Inn is coming up on May 13. Hosted by Champlain Area Trails (CATS), the 12-mile "Town-to-Town" hike travels CATS hiking trails and scenic back roads from Wadhams to … [Read more...] about Grand Hike Just Around the Corner
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Volunteers Will Prepare Trails for CATS Grand Hike
Next week, a 3-person Volunteer Vacation Crew will work with Bill Amadon and CATS volunteers to prepare the trails for the Grand Hike to the Essex Inn on May 13. It would be great to have your help so if you have any time next week, join the crew and celebrate Spring by working … [Read more...] about Volunteers Will Prepare Trails for CATS Grand Hike
How can everyone benefit from trails? (THE SUN)
The Champlain Valley was the last part added to the Adirondack Park. It has little public land and, until recently, few hiking trails. This limited the economic benefits of outdoor recreation because people bypassed the valley on their way to trails in the High Peaks. But, that … [Read more...] about How can everyone benefit from trails? (THE SUN)
Help Make New Willsboro CATS Trail
Second Saturday Trail Project on April 8 Thanks to Westport Boy Scout Troop 8063 and CATS volunteers, the NEW Triple Green Jade Trail in Willsboro is about half done. Join us on April 8 to hike through the cleared section to the Boquet River and continue clearing the trail. Meet … [Read more...] about Help Make New Willsboro CATS Trail
Team Up for CATS Grand Hike!
Want to have even MORE fun at The Grand Hike to the Essex Inn on May 13? Come with a group of friends! Just ask Melissa Maki and others who came last year as "Team Summit." Round up your friends, create a "theme" for your group and come out and enjoy this year's hike from Wadhams … [Read more...] about Team Up for CATS Grand Hike!