Registrations for the Grand Hike May 12 have been rolling in and we received a wonderful comment from one of the early registrants: “This has become a family event for us. Our kids come back for the weekend and we do the hike with my husband for his birthday celebration.” What … [Read more...] about CATS Grand Hike from Westport to Essex on May 12
Recreation
Moonrise Hike is Inaugural Hike On New CATS Trails Tonight
Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is holding the inaugural hike on its first trail in Chesterfield, at Trembleau Mountain near Keeseville, on Saturday, March 31, from 6:30 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m. The Cadence’s Crest Trail—called so for landowners’ Kathy and Andy Prescott’s grandson … [Read more...] about Moonrise Hike is Inaugural Hike On New CATS Trails Tonight
Sophie’s Lair Ski/Snowshoe Adventure Saturday, February 17
New snow means conditions are good for Champlain Area Trails (CATS) ski/snowshoe adventure Saturday, February 17, on the Sophie’s Lair Trail in Willsboro. Skiers or snowshoers should meet at 9:15 a.m. at the Florence Hathaway trailhead on Essex Road in Willsboro (look for the … [Read more...] about Sophie’s Lair Ski/Snowshoe Adventure Saturday, February 17
A Blue Moon Hike is Champlain Area Trails’ First Outing of the Year
A Blue Moon Hike, Champlain Area Trails (CATS) first outing of 2018, is on Saturday, January 27, at 5:30 pm on the McAuliffe Road Trail in Willsboro. Hikers are invited to come with skis or snowshoes— or hiking boots, if there’s not enough snow which seems likely to be the … [Read more...] about A Blue Moon Hike is Champlain Area Trails’ First Outing of the Year
The Owl Prowl is Back by Popular Demand
Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is again sponsoring one of the most popular hikes in the CATS outdoor education program, the Owl Prowl, on Friday, December 15, at 5:30 at the Black Kettle Trail in Essex. Are owls really that wise? How do owls see in the dark? How can owls fly so … [Read more...] about The Owl Prowl is Back by Popular Demand