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
Owl Prowl
Prowling for Owls & CATS Volunteers
Champlain Area Trails thanks a wonderful group of hard-working, dedicated volunteers from the American Hiking Society (AHS) who joined us for a week of trail work. The 15 volunteers from around the country donated their valuable vacation time to build bridges at the Hathaway Park … [Read more...] about Prowling for Owls & CATS Volunteers
Pond Sprint & Old Growth Forests Presentation
Yes, on Saturday, October 8, 2017, all you runners, walkers, and picnickers can HIKE, RUN, CLIMB and CELEBRATE Long Pond. Registration is at 9:00 a.m., the race begins at 10:00 a.m. followed by the picnic at 12:30 p.m. The proceeds from this event are split between Camp … [Read more...] about Pond Sprint & Old Growth Forests Presentation
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
Upcoming CATS Winter Events
Is there anything more beautiful than snow in the Champlain Valley? I hope you are all enjoying the first real snow of the season. To celebrate winter's arrival, please join us on one, two, or all three of our upcoming winter events. Owl Prowl There are a few spaces still … [Read more...] about Upcoming CATS Winter Events