In the late 80s and early 90s, Minnesota volunteer leaders approached the National Park Service (NPS). In the northeastern part of the state, the North Country National Scenic Trail’s (NCNST) route was far from ideal. Due to extensive wetlands in the Floodwood area, trail leaders were instead hoping the North Country Trail (NCT) could […]
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Mandy Huskey (Gunflint Lodge), Joe DeMuzio, and REI Foundation: Volunteer Spotlight
2020 Trail Blazer Awards Mandy Huskey, Gunflint Lodge. The Gunflint Lodge is the quintessential, historic Northwoods resort facility on Gunflint Lake that goes back to 1927. They offer the public a variety of lodging opportunities, a fabulous restaurant, and a full service Boundary Waters outfitter operation in far northern Minnesota. Owners John and Mindy Frederickson’s […]
Rachel Brag: NCT Long Distance Hiker
Rachel Brag Kindred, ND Central patch + North Dakota rocker Compiled by Joan Young My record of my days in North Dakota: Started May 4, 2019. Finished June 6, 2020. Fastest hike: 12 miles in three hours (Mile 227.9 to 239.9). Longest day: September 26, 2019. 50K in a day. 31.2 miles with a […]