Over the next four weeks, I will be exploring a hiking trail in France with my wife, Michelle and for the first ten days, with our 16-year old son Tommy. Many of you have likely heard of "Walking the Way" which is the Camino del Santiago trail across northern Spain. Maybe you’ve … [Read more...] about Walking the French Way
CATS Achieves Accreditation!
CATS is proud to announce that we have achieved ACCREDITATION with the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance. To obtain accreditation, CATS submitted extensive documentation and underwent a rigorous review. “Accreditation … [Read more...] about CATS Achieves Accreditation!
CATS Welcomes New Summer Interns
We are happy to announce that Theo Bakewell (pictured on the right) and James Gilmore (left) are working with CATS as summer interns. Both Connecticut College seniors began this month and have been working diligently with CATS staff and volunteers to maintain trails, learn about … [Read more...] about CATS Welcomes New Summer Interns
CATS Matching Fund Challenge
When we formed Champlain Area Trails and began laying out trails, we'd flag a route, come back to clear it, and find that the job was already done. How was this happening? We discovered it was the work of Bill Amadon. Some were concerned and others suggested we invite Bill onto … [Read more...] about CATS Matching Fund Challenge
CATS Moves Bruce Klink Bench Dedication to Trailhead of Wildway Overlook Trail
Champlain Area Trails heard from a number of people who wanted to participate in this Sunday’s dedication of the bench for Bruce Klink but are not inclined to hike to the summit of the Wildway Overlook Trail. So CATS will now hold the dedication at the trailhead at 1:30 p.m. on … [Read more...] about CATS Moves Bruce Klink Bench Dedication to Trailhead of Wildway Overlook Trail