Boquet Valley tour pedals unique area of historic preservation A group of 15 biking and history enthusiasts gathered at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall on a cool September morning with a variety of bikes that ranged from road, hybrid, cross, mountain, and fat tire along with … [Read more...] about Biking the backroads, backstories of Essex (Adirondack Explorer)
Recreation
Paddlers to Converge Sept. 9-11 for 39th Annual 90-Miler
The 39th annual Adirondack Canoe Classic — the 90-Miler — will take place Sept. 9-11, with nearly 600 paddlers competing in 250 boats. The race is hosted by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) with support from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, … [Read more...] about Paddlers to Converge Sept. 9-11 for 39th Annual 90-Miler
Champlain Area Trails Announces Grand Hike for May 14
After a two-year hiatus, Champlain Area Trails (CATS) will present a “shorter” Grand Hike on May 14 that makes a 6-mile loop on CATS trails through the fields and forests of Westport and ends at the Ledge Hill Brewery where there will be a “brew party” featuring the Bionic Band … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Announces Grand Hike for May 14
Champlain Area Trails to host Essex Quarry Nature Preserve Opening Celebration
Champlain Area Trails (CATS) has announced it will host a Grand Opening Celebration for the Essex Quarry Nature Preserve on September 18th, 2021. The preserve officially opened to the public on June 26th. CATS will host a Grand Opening Celebration on September 18th. This will … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails to host Essex Quarry Nature Preserve Opening Celebration
Champlain Area Trails Earns National Recognition
Strong Commitment to Public Trust and Conservation Excellence One thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support saving the open spaces they love. Since 2009, Champlain Area Trails has been doing just that for the people of the Champlain Valley and beyond. … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Earns National Recognition