Hiking in the winter can be a beautiful experience. Walking on top a blanket of snow, seeing the animal tracks ahead of you, and viewing frozen rivers and waterfalls all present memorable experiences. Winter hiking also presents its own set of challenges. Before you head out on the Trail, be sure to think ahead and […]
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Meet the New Glacial Edge Chapter in Western Minnesota
By Matt Davis, Regional Trail Coordinator, Minnesota After three years of community outreach and organizing, there is a brand new NCTA Chapter in Minnesota! The Glacial Edge Chapter was officially approved by the Board at their December meeting and its small group of diehard volunteers is already hitting the ground running. The Chapter’s leadership took […]
New Trail in Wisconsin
The planned direct link between the North Country Trail in Wisconsin and the Superior Hiking Trail in Minnesota moved closer on October 17th, 2015, as a new 4.2 mile segment of trail opened in Wisconsin near the border with Minnesota. The new segment takes hikers along the north rim of the Nemadji River Valley and […]