Discover the beauty of the Champlain Valley with Champlain Area Trails (CATS) and their updated Central Champlain Valley Trail Map, now featuring four new trails. CATS has been constructing and maintaining trails, protecting land, connecting people with nature, and promoting … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Releases Updated Trail Map Highlighting New Routes
Recreation
Champlain Area Trails to Host Hikes During Community Days This Weekend
Champlain Area Trails (CATS), an accredited land trust founded in 2009, invites families and walkers to explore nature through two community events in Essex and Moriah this weekend. CATS has made 78 miles of trails, protected 983 acres, and hosted hundreds of hikes, outdoor … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails to Host Hikes During Community Days This Weekend
Paddling Film Fest, ‘Round the Mountain Race Coming to Saranac Lake
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) and its partners will host a film festival and a race in Saranac Lake on May 12-13. On Friday, May 12, the NFCT will team up with NRS and Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters to present the 18th annual World Tour Paddling Film … [Read more...] about Paddling Film Fest, ‘Round the Mountain Race Coming to Saranac Lake
Biking the backroads, backstories of Essex (Adirondack Explorer)
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)
Paddlers to Converge Sept. 9-11 for 39th Annual 90-Miler
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