The Boots on the Trail award is presented to volunteers who regularly lead hikes that are well-advertised and promoted to the public as a way of building NCTA membership and support for the trail. Recipients typically lead more than one hike per year, make them interesting by sharing their knowledge or being helpful to […]
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2025 NCTA Staff Introductions
Alison Sanchez, Administrative Assistant Meet Alison. She’s the Administrative Assistant for the NCTA and the smiling face of our Trail Shop in Lowell, Michigan. In this role, Alison supports all staff with a wide variety of tasks. She also manages Trail Shop orders and front-end reception at Headquarters, and organizes volunteer awards and the Hike 100 […]
Waterbar Workshop in Western Pennsylvania
Waterbar Workshop in Western Pennsylvania Water is ubiquitous across the North Country Trail. These eight trail states host thousands of rivers, creeks, ponds, and lakes. Hilly, stream-filled Western Pennsylvania is no exception. Thus, water management is a critical component of trail maintenance. Heavy rains carve up the soil, exposing roots, rocks, and other hazards. Flooding […]
