The Distinguished Service Award is presented in recognition of eight years or more of exceptional volunteer service in furthering the goals of the NCTA, and outstanding contributions toward the dream of the North Country Trail. Mel Baughman Mel thrives on volunteerism. His service extends beyond a decade with the North Country Trail to a […]
Our Stories
Author: Kate Lemon
Amy Elvey: NCNST Long Distance Hiker
Amy Elvey Central patch + Michigan, Mackinac Bridge, and 1000 Miles Back in late 2020, when most of us were itching to get outside and do something new, I started hiking the NCT with a friend. I was enjoying seeing new places, especially on trails through the woods. I set a goal to complete the […]
Suzanne Klein: NCNST Long Distance Hiker
Suzanne Klein Previously completed Pennsylvania and 1000 miles; now adds Ohio, the Mackinac Bridge, and 2000 miles I moved to Pennsylvania from California at the end of 2013. I was with hiking groups that would conquer different mountains. It was always a different challenge and different views. Even though I continued to hike when I […]