The SIXTH Annual Celebrate Champlain Area Trails Event is less than 2 weeks away and it promises to be another fabulous day. Please join us as we celebrate making trails and saving land in the Champlain Valley. This annual day of hiking and celebrating takes place on National … [Read more...] about Celebrate Champlain Area Trails on June 6
2015 Grand Hike A Success – CATS Sends Thanks
"Great day, great people, great hike!" "Each year just gets better!" "A beautiful walk through the Champlain Valley." Thanks to over 250 people, four dogs, and one llama who walked all or part of the 15 miles from Westport to Essex. A big thank you to the volunteers, … [Read more...] about 2015 Grand Hike A Success – CATS Sends Thanks
CATS Grand Hike Block Party
So, you hike all or part of the Grand Inn-to-Inn Hike this Saturday, arrive at the Essex Inn and join the block party that goes from 4–7 pm. Or you skip the hike and just come to the party. What will you find? Food and Drinks – The Essex Inn is grilling BBQ chicken, corn on … [Read more...] about CATS Grand Hike Block Party
CATS Grand Hike: Shuttles at Oases
The Grand Inn to Inn Hike is just four days away! Hike with friends, meet new people, and enjoy a springtime walk in the Champlain Valley from Westport to Essex on Saturday, May 9th. Late Breaking News - The Town of Willsboro is providing a shuttle-van for hikers at the oases. … [Read more...] about CATS Grand Hike: Shuttles at Oases
CATS Awarded State Grant
Champlain Area Trails has some great news! We were awarded a grant of $70,000 over two years to hire a stewardship coordinator to oversee trails, manage volunteers, monitor conservation properties, and handle outdoor education initiatives. A major reason we received the grant … [Read more...] about CATS Awarded State Grant