The North Country Trail is pleased to be included in the Thru-Hike Syndicate program for 2018. If you are planning to hike the entire North Country Trail during 2018, whether as a thru-hike, or in a series of segments, you are eligible to apply. Applications are due January 21, and you may apply here. Since […]
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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National Trails System Act!
On October 2nd 1968, President Johnson signed the National Trails System Act, recognizing the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails as the first two National Scenic Trails.</big? Since then, 9 other National Scenic Trails, 19 Historic Trails and hundreds of National Recreation Trails have been designated across the county. The North Country National Scenic Trail was added […]
4 Hiking Safety Tips for Hunting Season
By Dan Watson, former NPS Volunteer Coordinator for the NCNST With the coming of fall foliage and cooler weather, trail volunteers and recreational hikers can expect to encounter hunting activity along the North Country Trail for the next several months. Because the North Country Trail crosses through a diverse compilation of landowners, including numerous types […]