The NCTA Distinguished Service Award is in recognition of exceptional volunteer service in furthering the goals of the NCTA, and outstanding contributions toward the dream of the North Country Trail. Recipients are individuals who have made significant commitments and accomplishments over eight years or more. These are the 2022 recipients. Mike Schaeffer. Mike was one […]
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2022 Thomas L. Gilbert Lifetime Achievement Awards
Recipients of the NCTA Thomas L. Gilbert Lifetime Achievement Award are recognized for 15+ years of true dedication, exceptional service, and outstanding contributions toward the dream of the North Country National Scenic Trail, or the success and growth of the NCTA. These are the 2022 recipients. John Elliott. John has been volunteering with the […]
Kel Anderson Treks Tamarack NWR in Eight Days
By Kel Anderson The North Country National Scenic Trail is an absolutely crazy idea. So crazy, people actually volunteer to donate money, time, and labor to make this idea a reality. Mother Nature finds the whole concept rather comical and is constantly devouring all that labor. Still, the crazy idea persists. It’s amazing. My wife […]