This award is presented to volunteers for tireless work and achievements behind the scenes on behalf of the trail or the NCTA over a 3-year period or more. Steve Hicks Steve is responsible for mowing a variety of trailheads and segments across Barry County, Michigan for the NCTA Chief Noonday Chapter, and has been doing […]
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2025 NCTA Volunteer Awards: Boots on the Trail
This award is presented to volunteers who regularly lead hikes that are well-advertised and promoted to the public as a way of building NCTA membership and support for the trail. Recipients typically lead more than one hike per year, and make them interesting by sharing their knowledge with groups or being helpful to new hikers, […]
2026 Tax Law Changes and Charitable Giving
Your support of this mission is an important decision. In addition to knowing you are doing something amazing for the greater good, there may be tax benefits to your giving. We encourage you to always seek professional advice first. On January 12, 2026, the North Country Trail Association hosted a public webinar on new […]
