It's time again to get your entries ready for the Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Travel Writing Contest! This is the third CATS writing contest, and let's try to always make the entry pool larger than the last and share more wonderful local stories. Read past contest entries for … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Writing Contest Fall 2012
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Lake Champlain Northern Pike
Responding to rumors of Hurricane Isaac spillover arriving in the Champlain Valley this morning, I headed down to the waterfront to cover the ski boat. Although a light mist and breeze were stirring things up, I was surprised to see an Adirondack chair from our boathouse deck … [Read more...] about Lake Champlain Northern Pike
Adirondack Bats: Endangered Bats
You may not like bats, but I'm sure you enjoy not getting bit by mosquitoes and other bugs. The fewer bats that patrol the skies the more the insect population will increase and bother us! Bats are an important part of our ecosystem and do not deserve their bad … [Read more...] about Adirondack Bats: Endangered Bats
Spirit of Place Art Exhibit at Heritage House
You are cordially invited to the Opening Reception of the Spirit of Place Art Exhibit today, Thursday, at Heritage House from 5 to 7 pm. This is the 5th Annual show which began as a Plein Air show. While there are still paintings that began outdoors in Ballard Park or elsewhere, … [Read more...] about Spirit of Place Art Exhibit at Heritage House
Adirondack Art Association
The Adirondack Art Association (AAA) is "a non-profit organization devoted to the encouragement of art and community in the Adirondack region of Northern New York State" (Adirondack Art Association). The organization began in 1963, and members now number over 100, including … [Read more...] about Adirondack Art Association