This article was written by Dakota Prairie Grassland Chapter member Brian Huschle of Grand Forks, ND about his December solo hike on the NCT.  He went from Hubbard County Hwy 91 west to the South Entrance / US Hwy 71 trailhead, a distance of approximately 20 miles over three days/two nights. A Reflection on Winter […]

Samuel Gardner, NCT thru-hiker and PWF Chapter member, just reported leaving Lake Champlain on his westbound thru-hike of the NCT.   Here is what he wrote recently about his trek and his unique story… Hello everyone! I am Samuel Gardner, and I grew up 15 miles off of the NCT in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. […]

The NCTA’s Board of Directors approved in August 2010 a new Strategic Plan for the organization.   It outlines four organizational priorities for 2010-2015: Building and Maintaining the NCNST Growing Membership Promoting Public Awareness of the NCNST Developing and Strengthening NCTA’s Financial Position You may download a condensed summary of the Strategic Plan (PDF, 32k).