Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is happy to announce that Charlotte Staats will be an intern with the organization for the summer. Charlotte will work diligently with CATS staff and volunteers to maintain trails, learn about land conservation, and understand the internal workings of … [Read more...] about CATS’ First Summer Intern
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!
Split Rock Wildway: Creating and Protecting a Wildlife Corridor
Rolling hills and bluffs. Picturesque, panoramic views. Diverse forests and farms. These are just some of the aesthetic values of the Split Rock Wildway. But from a conservation perspective, the Split Rock Wildway is more than just a beautiful place. It is a vital pathway for … [Read more...] about Split Rock Wildway: Creating and Protecting a Wildlife Corridor
CATS’ Grand Hike A Great Success
It started with a brief conversation last January between Chris Maron of Champlain Area Trails and Rick Dalton, owner of the Essex Inn and CEO of College for Every Student (CFES). CATS had a successful "hamlet-to-hamlet" hike the previous October and the idea of an "inn-to-inn" … [Read more...] about CATS’ Grand Hike A Great Success
CATS Grand Hike: Preparing for the Trek
There is only one week left until the Champlain Area Trails Grand Inn-to-Inn Hike on May 3! Are you ready? Have you been training to build up endurance for the long trek? Or have you not signed up yet? There is still time. The Grand Hike begins at the Westport Hotel and … [Read more...] about CATS Grand Hike: Preparing for the Trek
CATS Grand Hike Promotes Region
Are you signing up to participate in The Grand Hike on Champlain Area Trails on May 3? Or maybe you're just going to celebrate with those who cross the finish line at the block party in the Essex Inn Courtyard? The Grand Hike begins at the Westport Hotel and Tavern at 9:00am … [Read more...] about CATS Grand Hike Promotes Region