This is a sampling of NCTA Chapter-led trail building and maintenance successes in the spring of 2026. Star of the North Chapter, New Trail: The Star of the North Chapter began construction on a new 11–mile segment of the NCT in Minnesota’s Chippewa National Forest last fall. Volunteers from five different NCTA Chapters helped […]
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A Bridge, Finally
By Kenny Wawsczyk, NCTA Regional Trail Coordinator Patience and perseverance paid off as NCTA Chief Baw Beese Chapter volunteers recently put the finishing touches on a boardwalk and bridge over the East Branch of the St. Joseph River in Southern Michigan. This particular water crossing in the Lost Nation State Game Area has long […]
2025 NCTA Volunteer Awards: Trail Maintainer
This award is presented to volunteers who have demonstrated exceptional dedication or achievements in maintaining or restoring pre-existing North Country Trail segments. Danny Austin Danny has demonstrated unwavering dedication to the North Country Trail for more than 15 years. With the NCTA Western Michigan Chapter, he serves as a Trail Adopter for multiple segments. He […]
