Robert H. Ivy's "In the Heart of the Valley" is another current Champlain Area Trails Writing Contest entry. Throughout the essay Ivy takes the reader on a journey through the highlights of Willsboro and Essex. Ivy writes about Noblewood Park, bike routes, and the Sportman's … [Read more...] about In the Heart of the Valley
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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
Tastes of Spring at Essex Farm
"All the ag rags are leading with news of the weather. "Unusual Weather Patterns Leave Farmers Scratching Their Heads", reads front page of the Farm Bureau organ, Grassroots. This was New York’s second warmest winter on record, and the warmest March in North America since 1895. … [Read more...] about Tastes of Spring at Essex Farm
CATS Spring Travel Contest Begins
"The CATS Spring Travel-Writing Contest is underway. Yes, you are invited to enjoy New York’s Champlain Valley, hike on CATS trails, patronize local businesses, write about your experiences, and enter the contest. And please tell your friends about it, especially if they are … [Read more...] about CATS Spring Travel Contest Begins