Although hunting season is coming to an end, trapping season begins in December. Unfortunately, dogs and free-roaming cats are the most common 'non-target' animals that are caught in traps. Where are traps likely to be set? What should you do if your dog gets caught while out … [Read more...] about Trapping Cautions for Pet Owners
Hiking
Champlain Area Trails: Welcome to Winter Hike
Champlain Area Trails will be hosting a “Welcome to Winter Hike” at the new Hidden Quarry Trail on Saturday, December 15 at 1:00 p.m. Hidden Quarry Trail (0.8 mi loop, easy) is a trailhead located on east side of Rt 22 about 4.5 miles south of downtown Westport and 5.5 miles … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails: Welcome to Winter Hike
Thanks to Champlain Area Trails
Boquet Mountain Boondoggle by Betsy Tisdale is the final story of ten entered in this round of the Champlain Area Trails (CATS) writing contest. Voting ends today, so if you haven't made your choice you better hurry and vote in the contest! Hiking before the Champlain Area … [Read more...] about Thanks to Champlain Area Trails
Essex Views
Another one of the stories entered in this round of the Champlain Area Trails (CATS) writing contest is E. C. Hughes' Visiting Coon Mountain: A Walking, Hiking and Boating Adventure! If you haven’t yet, you should go vote in the contest. Voting ends today! Hughes and a friend … [Read more...] about Essex Views
Cycle of Seasons
A Visceral Acknowledgement by Jessica Wimett is another one of the stories entered in this round of the Champlain Area Trails (CATS) writing contest. If you haven’t yet, you should go vote in the contest! Voting ends tomorrow! Wimett discusses the changing of the seasons in a … [Read more...] about Cycle of Seasons