(Browse some photos from the 2014 Grand Hike above.) Last spring over 200 people joined in the inaugural Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Grand Hike, and as groups and individuals they hiked from Westport to Essex, NY. This year the event is happening again and it will take place … [Read more...] about CATS Announces Second Annual Grand Hike May 9th
Westport Hotel and Tavern
Moonlight Hiking Fun on Wildway Passage Trail
Wildway Passage Trail with moonlight sparkling on new snow. A rustling wind whipping through the treetops as the temperature dropped. Nine nighttime hikers toasty warm marveling at the luminescent snow-covered trees. Posing for a picture with moon above, photographer on the snow … [Read more...] about Moonlight Hiking Fun on Wildway Passage Trail
CATS’ Grand Hike A Great Success
It started with a brief conversation last January between Chris Maron of Champlain Area Trails and Rick Dalton, owner of the Essex Inn and CEO of College for Every Student (CFES). CATS had a successful "hamlet-to-hamlet" hike the previous October and the idea of an "inn-to-inn" … [Read more...] about CATS’ Grand Hike A Great Success
CATS Grand Hike: Preparing for the Trek
There is only one week left until the Champlain Area Trails Grand Inn-to-Inn Hike on May 3! Are you ready? Have you been training to build up endurance for the long trek? Or have you not signed up yet? There is still time. The Grand Hike begins at the Westport Hotel and … [Read more...] about CATS Grand Hike: Preparing for the Trek
CATS Grand Hike Promotes Region
Are you signing up to participate in The Grand Hike on Champlain Area Trails on May 3? Or maybe you're just going to celebrate with those who cross the finish line at the block party in the Essex Inn Courtyard? The Grand Hike begins at the Westport Hotel and Tavern at 9:00am … [Read more...] about CATS Grand Hike Promotes Region