Jim Dornbush Wisconsin and 2000 Miles (Previously received the central patch + Michigan, Mackinac Bridge, and 1000 Miles.) Even though it was a longer distance from home, it felt like a much easier task to complete Wisconsin after having completed all the miles in Michigan. Over the course of three years, Nancy and I had […]
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Tammy Krembs: NCNST Long Distance Hiker
Tammy Krembs Central patch + Michigan, Mackinac Bridge, and 1000 Miles I first heard about the North Country National Scenic Trail when I was planning for a thru-hike on the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in 2008. I first logged miles in 2009 when we last walked the Mackinac Bridge as a family (husband and two […]
Tom Gorman: NCNST Long Distance Hiker
Tom “Gumby” Gorman Central patch + New York and Vermont In September of 2019, shortly after I turned 60, I developed an interest in backpacking. Since then I have hiked about 7,000 miles with my backpack and all of my gear. In 2020 I hiked from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia on […]