Mapping the Future in Minnesota Dedicated volunteers and partners have been establishing a route for the North Country Trail for more than 40 years, but notable gaps remain. One in particular is in Northern Minnesota, in the Arrowhead Region where the North Country Trail extends southwest from the Kekekabic Trail. A passionate group of volunteers […]
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Category: Volunteer Stories
2024 Volunteer Awards: Sweep
The Sweep award is presented to volunteers for tireless work and achievements behind the scenes on behalf of the trail or the NCTA. Tim Bauer Tim is a dedicated outdoorsman who hikes and rides a bike year-round in all types of weather (even North Dakota and Minnesota winters). Nearly a decade ago, one of […]
2024 Volunteer Awards: Boots on the Trail
The Boots on the Trail award is presented to volunteers who regularly lead hikes that are well-advertised and promoted to the public as a way of building NCTA membership and support for the trail. Recipients typically lead more than one hike per year, make them interesting by sharing their knowledge or being helpful to […]