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      Biking the backroads, backstories of Essex (Adirondack Explorer)

      November 18, 2022 By Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

      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)

      Filed Under: Heritage, Recreation Tagged With: AARCH, Adirondack Explorer, architecture, biking

      Paddlers to Converge Sept. 9-11 for 39th Annual 90-Miler

      August 31, 2022 By Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

      Adirondack Canoe Classic

      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

      Filed Under: Events, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondack Canoe Classic, canoeing, Northern Forest Canoe Trail

      Champlain Area Trails Announces Grand Hike for May 14

      April 23, 2022 By Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Leave a Comment

      Hikers on the Viall's Crossing Trail. (Credit: CATS)

      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

      Filed Under: Events, Recreation Tagged With: Bionic Band, CATS Grand Hike, DaCy Meadow Farm, Hiking, Ledge Hill Brewery, Westport NY

      Champlain Area Trails to host Essex Quarry Nature Preserve Opening Celebration

      September 5, 2021 By Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Leave a Comment

      Hikers enjoying Essex Quarry

      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

      Filed Under: Events, Recreation Tagged With: (CATS) Champlain Area Trails, Essex Quarry Nature Preserve

      Champlain Area Trails Earns National Recognition

      August 29, 2021 By Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Leave a Comment

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      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

      Filed Under: Nature, News, Recreation Tagged With: (CATS) Champlain Area Trails, Land Trust Accreditation Commission

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