On May 10, 2025, Champlain Area Trails (CATS) will host its signature annual event, the Grand Hike. This 16-mile walk will take participants from Lewis to Whallonsburg along the Champlain Valley’s scenic trails and back roads. Shuttles will be available for those who wish to … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Invites Community to Join the Grand Hike on May 10th
CATS Grand Hike
The Wild Center’s Clothesline Installation Travels to Whallonsburg Grange
The Wild Center is pleased to announce that a portion of The Clothesline: Food, Fiber, Air, and Soil—an installation by artist Brenda Baker—will be on display at the Whallonsburg Grange and Whitcomb’s in Essex, NY, as part of the finish line celebration for the Champlain Area … [Read more...] about The Wild Center’s Clothesline Installation Travels to Whallonsburg Grange
Record Turnout for Champlain Area Trails’ 11th Annual Grand Hike: A Celebration of Nature, Community, and Conservation
On May 11th, Champlain Area Trails (CATS) marked its 11th Grand Hike, a tradition that began in 2014 and has since seen a steady increase in participation. This year, an impressive turnout of over 377 hikers, including families with young children, embarked on the 14-mile trek … [Read more...] about Record Turnout for Champlain Area Trails’ 11th Annual Grand Hike: A Celebration of Nature, Community, and Conservation
Champlain Area Trail Volunteers Prepare Trails for the Grand Hike on May 11th
Champlain Area Trails (CATS) embraced volunteers from Pennsylvania and South Carolina in the final week of April. These volunteers gathered to prepare the stage for CATS's signature event: The Grand Hike. This 14-mile trek, scheduled for May 11, stretches from Essex to Westport, … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trail Volunteers Prepare Trails for the Grand Hike on May 11th
CATS Grand Hike Party Features Headwall Band at Winton’s in Westport on May 11th
The Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Grand Hike post-hike party at Winton's 1898 Tavern in Westport will feature the Headwall Band, an Adirondack-based classic rock band. The party will take place on May 11th to celebrate the completion of the 14-mile Grand Hike, a town-to-town walk … [Read more...] about CATS Grand Hike Party Features Headwall Band at Winton’s in Westport on May 11th