We invite you to an especially beautiful fall event—CATS’ first Autumn Hike and Harvest Lunch at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 17 at DaCy Meadow Farm in Westport. The leaves should be in their full color as we hike the easy 2 mile trail through fields and forests with wonderful … [Read more...] about CATS’ First Autumn Hike and Harvest Lunch
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!
DaCy Meadow Farm Trail Opening & Pond Sprint
Make your plans now to join us on October 17, 2015, for the DACY MEADOW FARM TRAIL OPENING & HARVEST LUNCH. Stewardship Coordinator Bill Amadon will lead the hike on this newly completed trail at 11:30 a.m. After the hike, plan to stay for a HARVEST LUNCH grown and prepared … [Read more...] about DaCy Meadow Farm Trail Opening & Pond Sprint
Two Virtual Hikes & Art Farm Trail Opening
Over 25 people showed up last Saturday to walk "On the Trail to the Monitor" with local historian Morris Glenn. "The weather was perfect," said CATS board member Delia Thompson. "We were all intrigued by Morris Glenn’s explanation of the iron industry in the mid 1800's, and the … [Read more...] about Two Virtual Hikes & Art Farm Trail Opening
Fall Hiking
Fall has always been my favorite time of the year in the Champlain Valley. The cooler weather, colorful trees, and fewer bugs, make hiking even more enjoyable. Bill Amadon has been working hard on the trails to prepare them for fall and winter hiking. This past week, he worked on … [Read more...] about Fall Hiking
Walking the Trails
There's still time to sign up for Saturday's Hike, "On the Trail to the Monitor" led by local historian Morris Glenn. Morris will take you on an easy, and very beautiful, half-mile hike along Old Ironville Road and the Penfield Pond trail as he discusses the history of the area … [Read more...] about Walking the Trails