Larry Pio and Suzanne Darling For 23 years, Larry has demonstrated commitment to the NCNST by investing in the success of the NCTA. Since becoming a member in 2000, he and his wife Suzanne have financially supported the mission with annual gifts and in-kind contributions. He regularly requests generous grant contributions to the NCTA […]
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2023 Volunteer Awards: Distinguished Service
Bruce Dziadzio As President of the NCTA Chief Baw Beese Chapter in Michigan for nearly a decade now, Bruce is a shining example of leadership. He has established and improved many relationships with key local partners and landowners. Using his excellent engineering skills, Bruce prioritizes consistency, safety, and trail user experience during trail improvement […]
Christopher White: NCNST Long Distance Hiker
Christopher White Central patch + Wisconsin, Michigan, and 1,000-Mile rockers My journey on the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCNST) started on July 24, 2021, but I didn’t know it at that time. In June 2021, I had finished the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and had heard a lot about the Superior Hiking […]