This award is presented to volunteers who regularly lead hikes that are well-advertised and promoted to the public as a way of building NCTA membership and support for the trail. Recipients typically lead more than one hike per year, and make them interesting by sharing their knowledge with groups or being helpful to new hikers, […]
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2026 Tax Law Changes and Charitable Giving
Your support of this mission is an important decision. In addition to knowing you are doing something amazing for the greater good, there may be tax benefits to your giving. We encourage you to always seek professional advice first. On January 12, 2026, the North Country Trail Association hosted a public webinar on new […]
2026 Hike the Hill: Meet the Next Generation
Hike the Hill® is a joint effort between American Hiking Society and Partnership for the National Trails System to bring together the trails community to advance shared trail priorities with congressional and federal agency leaders, including: trails funding, public lands management and conservation, and reauthorizing the National Parks and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund. […]
