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Champlain Area Trails (CATS)

Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is a non-profit organization, begun in 2009, which creates and maintains hiking and cross-country ski trails in the Champlain Valley that link communities, connect people with nature, and promote economic vitality. In its short history, CATS has developed 35 miles of trails that when added to existing trails, gets it half-way toward the long-envisioned goal of a 30-mile trail loop between Westport and Essex. CATS will extend its trails to neighboring towns and eventually connect them to trails in the Adirondack Mountains, Vermont, and Quebec. Learn more on the CATS website.

Champlain Area Trails Purchases Essex Quarry to Create Nature Park

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Champlain Area Trails (CATS) has purchased the 35-acre Essex Quarry property in the village of Essex, an historic and ecologically significant site located a half-mile south of the ferry landing. The acquisition is the first step in CATS’ creation of the Essex Quarry Nature … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Purchases Essex Quarry to Create Nature Park

Full Moon Hike on February 7 at Viall’s Crossing Trail in Westport

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CATS and the local group John Brown Lives! will host a Full Moon Hike at the Viall’s Crossing Trail in Westport on Friday, February 7. The hike will begin at 6 p.m. This is the hike rescheduled from January, and since now it looks like we’ll have snow on the ground, it’ll be even … [Read more...] about Full Moon Hike on February 7 at Viall’s Crossing Trail in Westport

Help Make Essex Quarry Nature Park and Create a Legacy for You

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As a person who lives in, visits, or simply enjoys Essex, you will want to be included on the list of donors whose generosity created the Essex Quarry Nature Park. Champlain Area Trails is asking you to make a donation to permanently protect this fabulous 35-acre property, … [Read more...] about Help Make Essex Quarry Nature Park and Create a Legacy for You

Full Moon Hike at Viall’s Crossing Trail January 10

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Champlain Area Trails (CATS) and John Brown Lives! (JBL!) will co-host a Full Moon Hike at the Viall’s Crossing Trail in Westport on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. The hike will begin at 5 p.m. under the first full moon of 2020. Although this is the first collaboration between CATS … [Read more...] about Full Moon Hike at Viall’s Crossing Trail January 10

CATS Booth at Christmas in Essex, Raffle, Quarry Hike, and Birding Walk on Dec. 7

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We're happy to be a part of Christmas in Essex, Saturday, December 7, from 9-3. Christmas in Essex is a fun event for all ages, with so much to do and see; see the full schedule of activities and events here. The CATS booth will be in the Old Stone Church (11 Church … [Read more...] about CATS Booth at Christmas in Essex, Raffle, Quarry Hike, and Birding Walk on Dec. 7