Champlain Area Trails (CATS), an accredited land trust, is collecting snowshoes to lend out for free to make it easier for people to experience its 80 miles of trails during the snowy days of winter. This advances CATS’ broader goal of connecting people with nature in the … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Launches Snowshoe Drive to Increase Winter Accessibility for All
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Snowshoeing, Kicksledding & Ice Fishing Launch at The Wild Center
The Wild Center has added to its winter programming with free snowshoe and kicksled rentals, guided ice fishing on its Greenleaf Pond and ice sculptures. These experiences – and more – are available Fridays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with timed ticket reservations. … [Read more...] about Snowshoeing, Kicksledding & Ice Fishing Launch at The Wild Center
Two CATS Hikes to Choose Between on February 2
One is easy, one is more challenging The Wadhams Trails – the easier one CATS is hosting a Groundhog Day Snowshoe or Ski on Saturday, February 2, at 9:30 a.m. Join us to see if the groundhog sees its shadow as we snowshoe or ski on the trails by Wadhams. Trails we’ll … [Read more...] about Two CATS Hikes to Choose Between on February 2
Upcoming Essex Events 1/24-1/31
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. Sunday, January 24, 2016 WDC … [Read more...] about Upcoming Essex Events 1/24-1/31
Heavy Snow on CATS Trails
When is a hike like a trail-clearing project? When heavy snow bends saplings and branches over the trail. So, if you are out snowshoeing on the trails, we invite you to bring loppers and maybe a handsaw to open the trails as you go. We haven’t been out on all of them yet, so it … [Read more...] about Heavy Snow on CATS Trails