September is one of the most ideal months to enjoy the North Country Trail, and the Trail Community is responding with many event options for you. The North Country National Scenic Trail spans 4,800 miles across eight states: North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Vermont. There are 29 volunteer Chapters […]
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Shari Sanderson: NCT Long Distance Hiker
Shari Sanderson Harbor Springs, Mich. Central patch + Michigan, Mackinac Bridge, and 1,000-Mile rockers Compiled by Joan Young People hike for many different reasons. Some people like to do outside activities and enjoy nature. Others are hiking to “heal themselves,” whether physically, emotionally, or spiritually. And some people are trying to “find themselves,” discover […]
Judy Conrad: NCT Long Distance Hiker
Judy Conrad Pellston, Mich. Central patch + Mackinac Bridge and 1,000-Mile rockers Compiled by Joan Young In the summer of 2015, I had been hiking with some girl friends who hike, bike, or snowshoe year-round on Wednesdays – we call ourselves the WOW ladies – when I noticed blue blazes on the trees and […]