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2025 NCTA Volunteer Awards: Blue Blazes Benefactor
This award is presented to an individual or household demonstrating vision and generosity through significant monetary or in-kind contribution(s) to the North Country Trail or the NCTA. Bigelow Family The Bigelow Family are lifelong hikers with a deep appreciation for the trail. Mike and Lorraine raised their children in West Michigan, where they all […]
2025 NCTA Volunteer Awards: Rising Star
This award is presented to an NCTA member between the ages of 8 and 25 (or a youth group) who has made significant contributions to the North Country Trail and seems likely to continue, and whose dedication to the trail and the NCTA sets an example to other youths and shows exceptional promise. Alex […]
