Champlain Area Trails (CATS), the accredited land trust dedicated to creating and maintaining sustainable trails and protecting land in the Champlain Valley, celebrated the third anniversary of its CATSWomen hiking group. CATSWomen is a volunteer-led group that creates a … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Celebrates Third Anniversary of CATSWomen Hiking Group
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Champlain Area Trails Attracts Dedicated Volunteers from Across North America
Champlain Area Trails (CATS), an accredited land trust, hosted 15 volunteers from as far as Georgia, Virginia, and Illinois during the first week of October to improve trails at the SUNY Plattsburgh’s Twin Valley Outdoor Education Center in Essex/Lewis, New York. The volunteers … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Attracts Dedicated Volunteers from Across North America
New Boat Racks Enhance Paddling Infrastructure in Saranac Lake
The village of Saranac Lake has two new boat racks at key access points on Lake Flower, providing local users and thru-paddlers with valuable infrastructure. The new racks were constructed by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail’s professional stewardship crew and installed with … [Read more...] about New Boat Racks Enhance Paddling Infrastructure in Saranac Lake
NFCT, Volunteers Upgrade Historic Portage and Campsites
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) has completed critical restoration of the historic Indian Carry portage connecting Stony Creek Ponds and Upper Saranac Lake, enhancing safety for users and protecting against environmental degradation. The work was carried out this summer … [Read more...] about NFCT, Volunteers Upgrade Historic Portage and Campsites
Champlain Area Trails Kicks Off the Adirondack Harvest Festival with a Pre-Festival Hike
On Saturday, September 23rd, Champlain Area Trails (CATS) invites you to lace up your hiking shoes and join them for an easy, guided 6-mile loop hike and walk. The Farms and Forest Hike will be on the Westport Loop Trail and begin at 10 a.m., just before the Adirondack Harvest … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Kicks Off the Adirondack Harvest Festival with a Pre-Festival Hike