Our Stories

2023 Volunteer Awards: Trail Blazer

  Kalkaska Downtown Development Authority Cash and Gayenell with the Kalkaska Downtown Development Authority (DDA) began working with the NCTA Grand Traverse Hiking Club Chapter in Michigan over five years ago to create a non-motorized, ADA accessible trailhead to connect downtown Kalkaska to rerouted NCNST. This project, which is still in progress, will remove two […]

2023 Volunteer Awards: Blue Blazes Benefactor

  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 […]

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 […]