On March 17th, the Arrowhead Re-route bill will be discussed in a hearing of the Senate’s Energy & Natural Resources Committee’s National Parks subcomittee. The bill’s (S. 553) official title is “The North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act of 2009” was introduced on 3-9-09 by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). Al Franken, Minnesota’s junior […]
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Butler Chapter’s Annual Cherry Pie Hike
The 2010 Cherry Pie Hike, held on February 20, commemorated our first president, George Washington’s birthday and 1753 journey through Western Pennsylvania. On a beautiful winter day, over 80 attendees enjoyed a history presentation, a hike on the North Country Trail, and, of course- cherry pie!
Congrats to Midwest Mountaineering: Backpacker’s Outdoor Retailer of the Year!
The North Country Trail Association would like to congratulate the fine folks at Midwest Mountaineering in Minneapolis, MN for their selection as SNEWS-Backpacker Magazine’s 2010 Outdoor Retailer of the Year. Midwest, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2010, was nominated by over 100 people…many of them, no doubt, satisfied Midwest customers. They have supported […]