There is something so breathtaking, so remarkable, so…fun about backpacking with women. Don’t get me wrong, the natural scenery is pretty amazing. But can we take just a moment here recognize that women who backpack aren’t like other women? They’re strong. They’re open to taking risks. They’re pretty much the most amazing thing ever Or […]

The latest Call of the North Fall Winter 2014 issue of our newsletter is now available (PDF – 3.3MB).  In it, you’ll read about… a recap of the Dakota Prairie Chapter’s “Hike every mile” event on North Country National Scenic Trail Day a recap of the Minnesota Hiking Celebration event an update on what’s happening with several of our Chapters […]

The NCT is a project needing incredible coordination between many land management agencies and partners. Each agency responsible for a section of the NCT may have a different mission (wildlife management, timber production, recreation) but they all have something in common, the NCT, and it’s our job to remind them the Trail is important, that […]