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
Recreation
7,000 Miles to a Wilderness Ethic
Champlain Area Trails (CATS), is partnering with the Northeast Wilderness Trust to sponsor Tyler Socash’s talk, “7,000 Miles to a Wilderness Ethic,” Friday, November 17, 6-8 pm at the Whallonsburg Grange. Socash has quite a story. After years of outdoor recreation in the … [Read more...] about 7,000 Miles to a Wilderness Ethic
Bike the Barns Returns to North Country Oct. 1 (THE SUN)
For the second year, a local cycling tour will showcase some of the best local agriculture has to offer. The Bike the Barns Tour, held by the Adirondack-North Country Association (ANCA), will take place Sunday, Oct. 1, with varying routes for cyclist covering several farms … [Read more...] about Bike the Barns Returns to North Country Oct. 1 (THE SUN)
Farm-to-Fest Hike Draws over 90 Hikers
Fabulous late-summer weather greeted hikers who turned out for the Farm-to-Fest hike hosted by Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Saturday, September 16. Over 90 hikers of all ages participated in the second annual hike kicking off the Adirondack Harvest Festival held at the Essex … [Read more...] about Farm-to-Fest Hike Draws over 90 Hikers
Trail in Tip-Top Shape for Farm-to-Fest Hike
With Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Farm-to-Fest hike coming up this Saturday, September 16, CATS Trail Steward Bill Amadon reports that despite recent heavy rains, the trail is in excellent shape. The Farm-to-Fest hike will cover about four miles from DaCy Meadow Farm to the … [Read more...] about Trail in Tip-Top Shape for Farm-to-Fest Hike