"Valley of the Porcupines" by Ellie George is another current contestant in the Champlain Area Trails Travel Writing Contest. George describes an encounter she and her husband and their dog have with a porcupine on Coon Mountain. She saw many signs of a large porcupine population … [Read more...] about Valley of the Porcupines
Champlain Area Trails (CATS)
Champlain Area Trails creates and maintains free cross-country hiking/skiing/snowshoeing trails in the Adirondacks' Champlain Valley. Rapidly approaching its goal of a 30-mile trail loop between Westport and Essex, New York Champlain Area Trails trails pass through a rich tapestry of preserved wildlife habitats, pastoral farmland, historic villages, and scenic woodlands. The following posts featured or mentioned Champlain Area Trails (CATS). Enjoy!
Just Some of the Reasons Why I Love the North Country
The first story of this round of the Champlain Area Trails Travel Writing Contest that I am presenting is an essay entitled, "Just Some of the Reasons Why I Love the North Country" by Marian J. Atkinson. Rural vs. City Living Atkinson writes about a trip to New York City while … [Read more...] about Just Some of the Reasons Why I Love the North Country
Vote in CATS Travel Writing Contest
"Hooray! It's time to vote for your favorite entry in the Second Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Travel Writing Contest. Yes, you can vote online and the lucky winner with the most votes receives the $250 People's Choice prize. Voting begins on Tuesday May 8th and ends on … [Read more...] about Vote in CATS Travel Writing Contest
$80k Awarded Locally
New York State’s Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) has funded and awarded $1.4 million in Conservation Partnership Program grants to 53 organizations around the state include three with direct impact on Essex residents and visitors. $1.2 million in private and local matching … [Read more...] about $80k Awarded Locally
Frog Wins Adirondack Life Contest
Adirondack Life magazine recently awarded Betsy Bacot-Aigner of Basking Ridge, New Jersey First-Place in the Wildlife category for her photograph, “Wabetsu Frog”, which was taken in Westport last summer. In addition to being an ace sister-in-law, Betsy has contributed … [Read more...] about Frog Wins Adirondack Life Contest