Recently, a significant downfall was cut from across the Kekekabic Trail, an unofficial portion of the NCNST within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern MN. It was the last tree that fell across the western 15 miles of the Kek during last summer’s very strong windstorms to be cut. These storms left […]
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Trail Progress Report 2016
2016 was another great year for the North Country National Scenic Trail. Our 2016 Annual Trail Progress report is available for download now. Inside you’ll find a highlight of our accomplishments including: • 23 miles of new trail • 28 miles reconstructed or rerouted • 16 new bridges together spanning more than 250 ft. • […]
North Country Trail in Fort Custer National Cemetery
by Kenny Wawsczyk, Michigan Regional Trail Coordinator, photos courtesy of Chief Noonday Chapter. Across seven states the North Country Trail has the privilege to traverse through a wide variety of properties, from large Forest Service land to small parcels in urban areas. In Kalamazoo County there’s a unique property that the NCT is allowed to […]