Local artist and craftsman Don Rennell wants to help you enjoy hiking the CATS trails. He donated several beautiful walking sticks he carved and finished from wood found along our trails. The carvings, which illustrate local wildlife, animal tracks, trees, and flowers, are … [Read more...] about Walking Sticks & Two New CATS Trails
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!
Bill Amadon New CATS Stewardship Coordinator
Champlain Area Trails is happy to announce that Bill Amadon has been hired as the new CATS stewardship coordinator. Bill was born and raised in the Adirondacks. He knows the local landscape and the people who live here. He has tremendous knowledge of natural science and … [Read more...] about Bill Amadon New CATS Stewardship Coordinator
Join CATS First Summer Trail Project
You can join this summer’s first volunteer hike/trail project at the Wildway Overlook Trail and possibly the nearby Brookfield Headwaters Trail. Meet us this Friday, June 19, at 9:00 a.m. at Dogwood Bakery before we hike the trails, do some "side-cutting," and carry a bench … [Read more...] about Join CATS First Summer Trail Project
Full Schedule for Celebrate CATS Event
Late-breaking news for Saturday’s Celebrate Champlain Area Trails Event! The Essex Inn will be catering and the tradition of great food continues. The event takes place Saturday, June 6 from 4 – 7 PM at the Barn at Block House Farm in Essex. Here’s the schedule: 8:45-11 am … [Read more...] about Full Schedule for Celebrate CATS Event
Celebrate Champlain Area Trails on June 6
The SIXTH Annual Celebrate Champlain Area Trails Event is less than 2 weeks away and it promises to be another fabulous day. Please join us as we celebrate making trails and saving land in the Champlain Valley. This annual day of hiking and celebrating takes place on National … [Read more...] about Celebrate Champlain Area Trails on June 6