Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is holding the inaugural hike on its first trail in Chesterfield, at Trembleau Mountain near Keeseville, on Saturday, March 31, from 6:30 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m. The Cadence’s Crest Trail—called so for landowners’ Kathy and Andy Prescott’s grandson … [Read more...] about Moonrise Hike is Inaugural Hike On New CATS Trails Tonight
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Sophie’s Lair Ski/Snowshoe Adventure Saturday, February 17
New snow means conditions are good for Champlain Area Trails (CATS) ski/snowshoe adventure Saturday, February 17, on the Sophie’s Lair Trail in Willsboro. Skiers or snowshoers should meet at 9:15 a.m. at the Florence Hathaway trailhead on Essex Road in Willsboro (look for the … [Read more...] about Sophie’s Lair Ski/Snowshoe Adventure Saturday, February 17
A Magical Evening on Champlain Area Trails’ Blue Moon Hike
The 25 people who came out for the Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Blue Moon Hike Saturday evening, the 29th were rewarded when not only the blue moon emerged from behind the clouds but the International Space Station made a rare appearance as well, streaking across the sky to the … [Read more...] about A Magical Evening on Champlain Area Trails’ Blue Moon Hike
A Blue Moon Hike is Champlain Area Trails’ First Outing of the Year
A Blue Moon Hike, Champlain Area Trails (CATS) first outing of 2018, is on Saturday, January 27, at 5:30 pm on the McAuliffe Road Trail in Willsboro. Hikers are invited to come with skis or snowshoes— or hiking boots, if there’s not enough snow which seems likely to be the … [Read more...] about A Blue Moon Hike is Champlain Area Trails’ First Outing of the Year
The Owl Prowl is Back by Popular Demand
Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is again sponsoring one of the most popular hikes in the CATS outdoor education program, the Owl Prowl, on Friday, December 15, at 5:30 at the Black Kettle Trail in Essex. Are owls really that wise? How do owls see in the dark? How can owls fly so … [Read more...] about The Owl Prowl is Back by Popular Demand