CATS and Northeast Wilderness Trust are sponsoring Tyler Socash’s talk titled, “7,000 Miles to a Wilderness Ethic” on Friday, November 17, 6-8 pm at the Whallonsburg Grange. It’s quite a story. After years of hiking here in the Adirondacks, Tyler went on a yearlong 7,000-mile … [Read more...] about Walking 7,000 Miles Teaches an Important Lesson
CATS (Champlain Area Trails)
Champlain Area Trails creates and maintains free cross-country hiking/skiing/snowshoeing trails in the Champlain Valley of New York State's Adirondack Park. Rapidly approaching its goal of a 30-mile trail loop between Westport and Essex, New York, Champlain Area Trails pass through a rich tapestry of preserved wildlife habitats, pastoral farmland, historic villages, and scenic woodlands. The following posts featured or mentioned CATS (Champlain Area Trails). Enjoy!
Outdoor Photography Workshop Announced
Well-known Adirondack photographer Manuel “Manny” Palacios will teach an outdoor photography workshop Saturday, October 28, from 1:00 to 6:00 pm (rain date October 29). The workshop is sponsored by Champlain Area Trails (CATS) and presents a rare opportunity to learn from a … [Read more...] about Outdoor Photography Workshop Announced
Volunteer Vacationers Work on CATS Trail Projects
Coming from as far away as California and Arizona, 13 “Volunteer Vacationers” arrived in Westport to spend a week working on Champlain Area Trails (CATS) projects. The American Hiking Society’s Volunteer Vacation program supports people who spend their vacation in diverse … [Read more...] about Volunteer Vacationers Work on CATS Trail Projects
Farm-to-Fest Hike Draws over 90 Hikers
Fabulous late-summer weather greeted hikers who turned out for the Farm-to-Fest hike hosted by Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Saturday, September 16. Over 90 hikers of all ages participated in the second annual hike kicking off the Adirondack Harvest Festival held at the Essex … [Read more...] about Farm-to-Fest Hike Draws over 90 Hikers
Trail in Tip-Top Shape for Farm-to-Fest Hike
With Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Farm-to-Fest hike coming up this Saturday, September 16, CATS Trail Steward Bill Amadon reports that despite recent heavy rains, the trail is in excellent shape. The Farm-to-Fest hike will cover about four miles from DaCy Meadow Farm to the … [Read more...] about Trail in Tip-Top Shape for Farm-to-Fest Hike