The beaver is probably the most common animal our trail workers and trail users see evidence of when they are out on the trail. Nocturnal by design, the beaver is not an animal you see very often but you sure know where they’ve been. And sometimes the evidence of where they’ve been is the very […]
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Hikers’ Challenge 165 set to begin in northcentral MN
The Laurentian Lakes and Itasca Moraine Chapters are co-sponsoring a new hiking challenge event this year….the Hikers’ Challenge 165. The challenge is to hike as much of you can of the NCT between State Hwy 34 (east of Detroit Lakes) and State Hwy 6 (northeast of Remer) – the trail section featured in the Guide to […]
Hike the Hill 2015 – Red Plaid Nation Goes to Washington
So, I walk the halls of Congress wearing a red buffalo plaid vest, and carrying a red plaid scarf. Why? Glad you asked! You may be aware we’re branding our North Country National Scenic Trail community as the “Red Plaid Nation.” My blog of December 4, 2013 details the rationale for why we believe the […]