Updated January 31, 2025 You may wonder what impact the flurry of recent executive orders and administrative actions has on the North Country Trail. As a National Scenic Trail, we have an inherent connection to the federal government. Although some may be temporary setbacks, these changes have the potential to make real and lasting impacts […]
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Author: Kate Lemon
Merri Carol Wozniak: NCNST Long Distance Hiker
Merri Carol Wozniak 2000 Miles (Previously received the central patch + Michigan, Wisconsin, Mackinac Bridge, and 1000 Miles.) Somewhere in my Ohio/Pennsylvania hike last October and November, I reached 2000 miles of hiking. Enjoyed immensely staying at Papa Z’s parking lot/campground. I was the only person there. Carol Wright (Wampum Chapter) was so instrumental in […]
James Howell: NCNST Long Distance Hiker
James Howell Central patch + Michigan, Mackinac Bridge, and 1000 Miles I hiked the state of Michigan in two directions: from the Ohio border north, and from the Wisconsin border east, with the goal of arriving at the Mackinac Bridge at about the same time. So I started in Wisconsin on 8/17/2017 at 9:06 a.m. […]