Mapping the Future in Minnesota Dedicated volunteers and partners have been establishing a route for the North Country Trail for more than 40 years, but notable gaps remain. One in particular is in Northern Minnesota, in the Arrowhead Region where the North Country Trail extends southwest from the Kekekabic Trail. A passionate group of volunteers […]
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2025 NCTA Staff Introductions
Valerie Bader, Director of Trail Operations Val became interested in trails through the youth corps world, through her work with the Student Conservation Association, Southwest Conservation Corps, and Gulf Coast Conservation Corps. This led to staff roles with the Pacific Crest Trail Association, the Continental Divide Trail Coalition, and eventually, us! Val represents the […]
Passport to Your National Parks Stamp
Do you have a Passport to Your National Parks booklet? Did you know we’ve got a stamp for the North Country National Scenic Trail at the NCTA Headquarters in Lowell, Michigan? Since 1986, Passport fans have enjoyed collecting stamps from nearly every one of the 400+ National Park System units. They’re an excellent […]