This award is presented to volunteers whose work in trail planning, landowner negotiations, layout and design, and/or construction have resulted in the development of outstanding new North Country Trail or facilities. Ryan Bowles For several years, Ryan has been deeply involved in multiple trails across Southern Michigan and Northern Ohio. He served as President of […]
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Category: Volunteer Stories
2025 NCTA Volunteer Awards: Sweep
This award is presented to volunteers for tireless work and achievements behind the scenes on behalf of the trail or the NCTA over a 3-year period or more. Steve Hicks Steve is responsible for mowing a variety of trailheads and segments across Barry County, Michigan for the NCTA Chief Noonday Chapter, and has been doing […]
2025 NCTA Volunteer Awards: Boots on the Trail
This 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, and make them interesting by sharing their knowledge with groups or being helpful to new hikers, […]
