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Coon Mountain: Small, spring hike with big payoff in ephemerals, vernal pools

By Tim Rowland

Act now before these short-season beauties are gone

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The 400-foot canyon south of Coot Hill.

Coot Hill: Short hike with big views in the Champlain Valley

By Tim Rowland

Recently added to Champlain Area Trails, Coot Hill climb is less than a mile with minimal effort

An Adirondack dream come true: Pursuing a yearlong quest to photograph each day’s sunrise

By Tim Rowland

For 100 days and counting, the now-retired founder of Champlain Area Trails has greeted the sunrise with a camera in hand

Pictured is new Executive Director Arin Bardo. Photo by Tim Rowland

New Champlain Area Trails director assumes leadership

By Tim Rowland

Nonprofit Champlain Area Trails marks its first leadership change since its founding in 2009.

A glimpse of the Champlain Valley, looking south. Photo by Tim Rowland

Following the links between North, South Boquet mountains

By Tim Rowland

Low peaks overlooking Lake Champlain exist in extensive network of CATS trails

old-fashioned iron nail in the snow

Railtown rivalries and a trail that runs through it

By Tim Rowland

The role of railroads in shaping a historic community rivalry

The head of Long Valley trail

Exploring the Long Valley Trail

By Tim Rowland

Wadhams trail is long on views of New York's Champlain Valley landmarks

hikers on the Grand Hike

Grand Hike on a grand day in the Champlain Valley

By Alan Wechsler

Annual event highlights the best, newest offerings from Champlain Area Trails

The view south from Payne Mountain.

Payne Mountain: A haven for solitude

By Tim Rowland

Twin Valley Preserve trail offers some of the best views in the Champlain Valley

Clearing invasives such as buckthorn and honeysuckle at Essex Quarry revealed a small, scenic pond.

Community and scientists unite against invasive species in Adirondack Park

By Tim Rowland

At Essex Quarry, dedicated groups are making a difference in the fight against invasive plants

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