Hundreds of hikers took part in the annual Grand Hike along Champlain Area Trails (CATS) in Essex County, New York, finishing at the revitalized Whallonsburg Grange. The Grange, now a vibrant community hub, hosted the event’s end, showcasing local arts and sustainability efforts like solar panels and the new Combs Garage Art Center. Artists, creating everything from metalwork to fairy houses, highlighted the growing arts scene. Despite rainy weather, the hike and community celebration connected people to both nature and local culture.

