A multi-year effort to restore camping and paddling infrastructure on Lake Champlain’s historic Valcour Island continued this summer, with stewardship crews rebuilding a boardwalk along a cross-island hiking trail. The work was performed by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail … [Read more...] about NFCT Continues Stewardship Work on Valcour Island
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Champlain Area Trails Secures Permanent Trail Easement on the Art Farm Trail
In an exciting advancement for land preservation and outdoor recreation, Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is proud to share a remarkable success story. Celebrating National Trails Day, June 1st, CATS announced the donation of a permanent trail easement for the Art Farm Trail near … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Secures Permanent Trail Easement on the Art Farm Trail
Record Turnout for Champlain Area Trails’ 11th Annual Grand Hike: A Celebration of Nature, Community, and Conservation
On May 11th, Champlain Area Trails (CATS) marked its 11th Grand Hike, a tradition that began in 2014 and has since seen a steady increase in participation. This year, an impressive turnout of over 377 hikers, including families with young children, embarked on the 14-mile trek … [Read more...] about Record Turnout for Champlain Area Trails’ 11th Annual Grand Hike: A Celebration of Nature, Community, and Conservation
Special Piano Concert Returns to Essex Quarry Nature Preserve on June 29th
Ben Cosgrove's enchanting melodies will once again fill the air at the Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Essex Quarry Nature Preserve. Scheduled for June 29th at 5 PM, this unique musical event is brought to life through a collaboration between CATS and Piano By Nature, promising an … [Read more...] about Special Piano Concert Returns to Essex Quarry Nature Preserve on June 29th
NFCT Announces Latest Thru-Paddler Roster
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) has announced its roster of 2023 thru-paddlers, the largest class in a single year to date. Seventeen people paddled the 740-mile water route from end to end in 2023. The trail begins in Old Forge, N.Y., and ends in Fort Kent, Maine, … [Read more...] about NFCT Announces Latest Thru-Paddler Roster