On Sunday, August 2, 2015 Champlain Area Trails (CATS) will lead a hike to the top of the Wildway Overlook Trail and dedicate a bench to honor Bruce Klink, one of CATS founding members, who died in February of 2014. The hike and celebration are open to the public. "Bruce … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Honors Founding Member Bruce Klink
Walking Sticks & Two New CATS Trails
Local artist and craftsman Don Rennell wants to help you enjoy hiking the CATS trails. He donated several beautiful walking sticks he carved and finished from wood found along our trails. The carvings, which illustrate local wildlife, animal tracks, trees, and flowers, are … [Read more...] about Walking Sticks & Two New CATS Trails
Bill Amadon New CATS Stewardship Coordinator
Champlain Area Trails is happy to announce that Bill Amadon has been hired as the new CATS stewardship coordinator. Bill was born and raised in the Adirondacks. He knows the local landscape and the people who live here. He has tremendous knowledge of natural science and … [Read more...] about Bill Amadon New CATS Stewardship Coordinator
Join CATS First Summer Trail Project
You can join this summer’s first volunteer hike/trail project at the Wildway Overlook Trail and possibly the nearby Brookfield Headwaters Trail. Meet us this Friday, June 19, at 9:00 a.m. at Dogwood Bakery before we hike the trails, do some "side-cutting," and carry a bench … [Read more...] about Join CATS First Summer Trail Project
Full Schedule for Celebrate CATS Event
Late-breaking news for Saturday’s Celebrate Champlain Area Trails Event! The Essex Inn will be catering and the tradition of great food continues. The event takes place Saturday, June 6 from 4 – 7 PM at the Barn at Block House Farm in Essex. Here’s the schedule: 8:45-11 am … [Read more...] about Full Schedule for Celebrate CATS Event