Reminiscing about the Inaugural Event May 2014 - At dawn for the first year’s Grand Hike, the dark sky loomed ominously overhead with a faint drizzle that soon cleared for a fabulous day of hiking. That year, it was a gentle, orange sun rising up over Lake Champlain—a perfect … [Read more...] about Anticipating the 2016 Grand Hike to Essex (LakeChamplainRegion.com)
CATS Grand Hike
CATS Grand Hike One Week Away
The GRAND HIKE is just one week from today. If you'd like to prepare for the hike, or if you sadly won't be able to attend the hike, come to one or both of the hikes planned for THIS weekend. (Click here for more information and to sign up for these events!) On Saturday … [Read more...] about CATS Grand Hike One Week Away
CATS Grand Hike Two Weeks Away
Today’s a great day to register for the Grand Hike to the Essex Inn. It's only TWO WEEKS away on May 14 and will take you on THREE NEW CATS Trails. So register soon. If you want to help as a volunteer, please email or call CATS. The hike begins in Wadhams where you will set … [Read more...] about CATS Grand Hike Two Weeks Away
Building Bridges & Another Conservation Easement Success Story
Building Bridges for Grand Hike to the Essex Inn We built some bridges in preparation for the May 14th Grand Hike to the Essex Inn. Using materials purchased by a Creating Healthy Places grant, we placed boardwalks and short bridges on the new "Wadhams Highlands Trail" and … [Read more...] about Building Bridges & Another Conservation Easement Success Story
New Trails Incorporated into Inn-to-Inn Hike (The Sun)
"People taking part in Champlain Area Trails’ (CATS) “Grand Hike to the Essex Inn” on Saturday, May 14 will walk on three new trails. The inn-to-inn hike begins in Wadhams where hikers will set out on the new “Wadhams Lookout Trail” and see a panoramic view of the High … [Read more...] about New Trails Incorporated into Inn-to-Inn Hike (The Sun)