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Good crowd enjoys 3rd Annual North Country Hiking Fest!

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Kate Lemon

Charlie Maguire performing, photo by Sandee Wagner

Hikers tackle the Dr. Roberts Trail, photo by Sandee Wagner

A good crowd took part in the 3rd Annual North Country Hiking Fest this past Saturday at Itasca State Park in Minnesota. The family-friendly event was sponsored by the NCTA’s Itasca Moraine and Laurentian Lakes Chapters and Itasca State Park. It attracted 100+ participants including local area residents, NCTA members from MN & ND, and park visitors from all over.

The event featured kids activities, guided group hikes, a delicious BBQ dinner catered by Douglas Lodge, and an evening concert by NCT ballad author Charlie Maguire. Charlie also led a nordic walking demo on Sunday morning.

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