In the novel Out of Africa, Karin Blitzen suggested that part of what drew her to fall in love with Denys was because he showed her her beloved Africa from his plane. Conversely, I suspect I fell in love with Lake Champlain partly because Tom showed her to me. Fresh out of … [Read more...] about Lake Champlain: A Love Story
Outdoors
CATS Trail Project & Mushroom Foraging
We’re venturing south for this week’s Thursday on the Trail Project. We will hike the new Penfield Pond Trail in Crown Point and then explore another new trail, the Old Ironville Road Trail. These trails share their trailhead so it’s “park once—hike twice!” All are welcome for … [Read more...] about CATS Trail Project & Mushroom Foraging
Help Save Ranger Trail
Our friends at the organization "Friends of Pok-O-Moonshine" have asked CATS to help spread the word about an important project at one of our area’s most popular trails. Please see the letter below from the group's coordinator, David Thomas-Train, and consider making a donation … [Read more...] about Help Save Ranger Trail
CATS Trails Tales: Charlotte Story
This Thursday, we’ll go to the Bobcat Trail to work on it and the Field and Forest Trail. We’ll put up the trailhead sign so people can easily see where the trail starts. And then we’ll do a maintenance hike—more fun than you can ever imagine. Meet at Dogwood Bakery at 9:00 … [Read more...] about CATS Trails Tales: Charlotte Story
Soundwaves Concert Benefits Champlain Area Trails
Finally! After a full summer of excellent Soundwaves Concerts at Westport NY's Ballard Park, Champlain Area Trails will be featured this Thursday, August 28 at 7:30 p.m. when musicians Rebecca Martin and Larry Grenadier play their amazing original music. Listen to what Pat … [Read more...] about Soundwaves Concert Benefits Champlain Area Trails