Learn about the events happening in and around Essex, NY! Check out the schedule below created from the Essex Calendar of Events to see what's coming up this week! Click on the link to Essex, NY Calendar to learn more about a particular event. Monday, January 26, 2014 Blood … [Read more...] about Upcoming Essex Events 1/25-2/1
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!
Winter Hiking and Other Events
I received an email today extolling the virtues of hiking the Beaver Flow Trail in the snow. Winter trails are pretty amazing—nearly all are cleared of the snow-fallen branches so enjoy and let us know of any problem areas. Most trails have room for parking and if you get to one … [Read more...] about Winter Hiking and Other Events
Moonlight Hike Fun
The falling snow was a special feature during last Saturday’s moonlight hike when our small group of intrepid hikers hiked to the lean-to on the Blueberry Hill Trails. Flashlights? No way! The moon brightened the overcast sky and snowy white slopes so we charted our way perfectly … [Read more...] about Moonlight Hike Fun
CATS Moonlight Hike
The Owl Prowl hikers have raved about the joys of hiking at night. This may inspire you can join our first Moonlight Hike up Blueberry Hill in Elizabethtown on Saturday, January 3rd. Meet us at 6:15 p.m. at Essex County’s Public Health Building located at the corner of Water … [Read more...] about CATS Moonlight Hike
Happy Holidays from CATS
Happy Holidays from all of us at Champlain Area Trails! Here is a great last-minute gift idea for that special person--make a donation to CATS in his or her name. Your donation will help save land, make trails, create hikes, and expand our outdoor education program. Out on … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays from CATS