Leadership Awards are presented to volunteers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership that has resulted in significant local achievements or highly successful events. JoEllen Sokoloski JoEllen has been a core member of the Wampum Chapter for more than two decades. As Chapter Treasurer, committee leader, event organizer, Trail Town advocate, and hands-on volunteer, she has […]
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Jay Shutt: NCNST Long Distance Hiker
Jay Shutt, Vermont (Previously received the central patch + Ohio, Pennsylvania, Mackinac Bridge and 1000 miles.) I began hiking the North Country Trail in May 2018 when I joined the Buckeye Trail Circuit Hike Group for a hike in the New Straitsville Section of the Buckeye Trail that runs concurrently with the North Country Trail. […]
2026 My NCT Membership Drive
In today’s hurried, hyper-connected world, the North Country Trail stands as a timeless sanctuary. It captures a precious moment in each of our lifetimes – a peaceful space that brings the simple, grounding pleasures of yesteryear right back into the present. Here, you can unplug from the noise, breathe deeply, and rediscover the pure […]
