“The encouragement of cooperation and the show of respect for all participants, [U.S.] Forest service personnel, the Rockwood Lodge, local businesses, and campers serves as inspiration to participate in such opportunities.” (Sarah Eisenberg, trip participant) Matt Davis, NCTA Regional Trail Coordinator (North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin) and Blair Sullivan of Wichita, Kan. recently led an […]
Our Stories
Category: Minnesota
A State Line, Railroads, Red Clay, Pipelines, and New Partnerships
A State Line, Railroads, Red Clay, Pipelines, and New Partnerships by Matthew Davis, NCTA Regional Trail Coordinator for North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin (Originally published in the Fall 2020 issue, 39.4, of the North Star magazine.) Patching together landowner permissions for the NCT is sometimes like putting together a very complicated puzzle with […]
Project Spotlight: Arrowhead Reroute Begins
In the late 80s and early 90s, Minnesota volunteer leaders approached the National Park Service (NPS). In the northeastern part of the state, the North Country National Scenic Trail’s (NCNST) route was far from ideal. Due to extensive wetlands in the Floodwood area, trail leaders were instead hoping the North Country Trail (NCT) could […]
