Tension was building as people throughout the known world were contemplating "Where would CATS’ April 25 Wildflowers of the Champlain Valley Hike take place?" A collective sigh of relief created Saturday’s strong spring winds as Outdoor Guide Elizabeth Lee selected Coon Mountain … [Read more...] about CATS Wildflower Hike Location Chosen
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!
Upcoming CATS Events: Bird Watch, Wildflowers, & Grand Hike
April 18, 2015 – Coot Hill – Big Hollow Bird Walk and Hawk Watch Some people call it "Coot Hill." Others call it "Big Hollow." I guess it depends if you are looking up or looking down. On Saturday morning, April 18, you’ll be looking out when you join Ticonderoga Naturalists Glen … [Read more...] about Upcoming CATS Events: Bird Watch, Wildflowers, & Grand Hike
Join CATS’ Second Grand Inn-to-Inn Hike
Please join CATS’ Second Grand Inn-to-Inn Hike on Saturday, May 9, 2015. Walk the entire 14 mile route from the Westport Hotel to the Essex Inn on Champlain Area Trails and scenic roads, or take a shorter route by starting at any of the oases along the way and just walk part of … [Read more...] about Join CATS’ Second Grand Inn-to-Inn Hike
CATS Spring Events
Lake Champlain is still frozen yet the calendar says spring is here. Warmer weather will arrive soon so please plan to attend our upcoming CATS events. In April, we have TWO Interpretive Hikes: April 18 - Coot Hill Bird Walk and Hawk Watch. You’ll love the view from Coot … [Read more...] about CATS Spring Events
CATS Welcomes Spring
Celebrate the beginning of SPRING by getting out on a CATS Trail! There is still time to see views through treetops that will soon be hidden by leaves. First, thanks to all who swelled our ranks of monthly donors and received the Hike the Lake print. You too can be a monthly … [Read more...] about CATS Welcomes Spring