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Marty Swank: Volunteer Spotlight

Marty Swank, volunteer with the NCTA Chequamegon Chapter, has now donated 10,000 hours of his time to the North Country National Scenic Trail. The National Park Service (NPS) and North Country Trail Association (NCTA) thank Marty deeply for his efforts, and have presented him with a NPS Volunteer-in-Parks (VIP) award. When Marty was asked about […]

2020 NCTA Award Winners

NCTA Honors Volunteers in Annual Awards Ceremony The North Country Trail Association honored noteworthy volunteers for their dedication to the support and development of the North Country National Scenic Trail. The Annual Awards ceremony took place as part of the organization’s Virtual Celebration with volunteers in attendance from across the 8-state region. Volunteers are the […]

Marianne Duvendack: Volunteer Spotlight

  “I sometimes find that folks also drop off a little cash,” Marianne added. “I’ve also asked friends to send an extra donation to one of their favorite charities instead of paying me.” Since mid-March of this year, face masks have become an essential part of wardrobes across America. The Coronavirus pandemic caused the Center […]