For quite some time, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has been wanting a “trails” voice on their Forest Management Advisory Committee (FMAC). Now, NCTA Regional Trail Coordinator for Michigan, Kenny Wawsczyk, is one of those voices. The FMAC helps the DNR “balance environmental, social and economic issues in managing Michigan’s forest resources.” The […]
Our Stories
Category: Volunteer Stories
Denny Caneff, Jack Norland, and Richard Lutz: Volunteer Spotlight
2020 Friend of the Trail Awards Denny Caneff. Our Trail is stronger and better because of the vision and leadership of Denny Caneff. For the past three years he has worked tirelessly as Executive Director for the Superior Hiking Trail Association (SHTA). He has forged relationships, grown the Association, and remains completely unafraid of […]
Hike Together Yet Apart in North Dakota: Volunteer Spotlight
The NCTA sends a special thanks to the Chapter volunteers of North Dakota for the creativity they’ve shown while planning Trail Community engagement opportunities. In December 2020, the newly formed Central Flyway Chapter hosted an on-your-own “12 Days of Christmas” hike that drew nearly 200 participants. Special thanks to Glee Mayer, Mark Zimmerman, and […]
