Larry Bell Central patch + 1000 Miles and Mackinac Bridge In 2024, I achieved the milestone of 1000 unique miles on the North Country Trail. While I had been on the trail here and there over time I started hiking in earnest in the fall of 2020 with the goal of completing the trail through […]
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Willard Fenton-Miller: NCNST Long Distance Hiker
Willard Fenton-Miller Central patch + 1000 Miles and Mackinac Bridge I believe I first became aware of the North Country Trail in 2019, in the course of following several hikers’ YouTube vlogs, hiking the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails. That led me to the official North Country Trail website, where I began to learn about […]
2025 NCTA Volunteer Awards: Leadership
This award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership over 3+ years, leading to significant local achievements or highly successful events. Glenn + Barb Cazier Glenn and Barb have been involved with the NCTA Western Michigan Chapter for well over a decade. They’re Trail Adopters; Glenn is a certified sawyer and is […]
