#RecreateResponsibly has given us excellent guidance for North Country Trail users. We hope these Volunteer Guidelines developed by our Task Force (a coalition of volunteers, staff and agency partners) will give similar guidance to our Trail Leaders, and empower them to make good decisions in the field as we return to the Trail. […]
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New NCTA Chainsaw Certification
This year, the North Country Trail Association is scheduling volunteers to become sawyers or renew their chainsaw certification, a task that was previously managed by the National Park Service. We’re excited about this opportunity to work closer with our Chapters and volunteers to provide this much needed service in what we hope to be […]
4 Hiking Safety Tips for Hunting Season
By Dan Watson, former NPS Volunteer Coordinator for the NCNST With the coming of fall foliage and cooler weather, trail volunteers and recreational hikers can expect to encounter hunting activity along the North Country Trail for the next several months. Because the North Country Trail crosses through a diverse compilation of landowners, including numerous types […]