It promises to be a sensational Independence Day weekend in Essex. Running race, raft race, concert, parade, strawberry shortcake, fireworks, and two more businesses opening for the season... Happy 4th of July! Thanks to Norma Goff for making sure that the Independence Day … [Read more...] about Essex Independence Day Schedule
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Travel Writing Contest Hosted by Champlain Area Trails
Get your pencils sharpened, your laptops powered, and your cameras ready, Champlain Area Trails (CATS) will soon launch its first Travel Writing Contest. It's your chance to write about your travels in New York’s central Champlain Valley—to share your favorite experiences on the … [Read more...] about Travel Writing Contest Hosted by Champlain Area Trails
CATS: Immediate Trail-work Gratification
Black Kettle Nature Trail “Trailhead Sign” (photo credit: Kathryn Cramer) The June 18th trail project at the Black Kettle Nature Trail was quite productive. The first thing we did was to put a “Trailhead Sign” by the road because the beginning to the trail, located behind the … [Read more...] about CATS: Immediate Trail-work Gratification