The Champlain Valley is even more beautiful with the recent snowfall making our Trail of the Week suggestion the McAuliffe Road Trail in Essex. The trailhead is on Jersey Street just west of the Boquet River. From the parking area, ski or snowshoe uphill next to the road about … [Read more...] about CATS Trail of Week: McAuliffe Road Trail
Mapping, Snowshoeing, Trailblazing, Tracking, and More
Have you ever wandered off the trail and weren't sure where you were? Or perhaps you've picked up a map for a trail you haven't hiked before and were uncertain as to the route. Here's a chance to brush up on those map-reading and compass skills. On Saturday, January 16, CATS … [Read more...] about Mapping, Snowshoeing, Trailblazing, Tracking, and More
Start the Year with a Hike or Ski
Start off the new year with a hike, ski or snowshoe on a CATS Trail. This week's TRAIL OF THE WEEK is the Hidden Quarry Trail on on Rt. 22/9N just 4.5 miles south of Westport or 6.6 miles north of Port Henry. This 0.8 mile easy loop is the perfect trail for the first … [Read more...] about Start the Year with a Hike or Ski
Charting the Trail for 2016
Yes! We have big plans for you in 2016. Please help us accomplish these goals by making your donation now! Saving Land 2016 is shaping up to be a big year. Land protection possibilities include: A conservation easement to protect 120.5 acres in Westport that you see from … [Read more...] about Charting the Trail for 2016
Survival Skills Success
Good News! Hunting season is over and that means the Field and Forest Trail, the Homestead Trail, and the Three Creeks Trails have re-opened! Last Saturday's Survival Skills workshop was a fabulous success! Fourteen people joined Pok-O-MacCready instructors Zack Floss and Alex … [Read more...] about Survival Skills Success