Marit Janse Central patch + 1,000-Mile and Mackinac Bridge rockers I started hiking the North Country Trail because I wanted to walk 600 miles for my 60th birthday. I set out with three friends: two walked, and one drove and was our support during the day. Once we got to the Bridge, I was addicted. […]
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Lisa Snook: NCNST Long Distance Hiker
Lisa Snook Ohio 2,000-Mile rocker The following essay, The Desire to Walk, was published in the 2023 Summer issue of the North Star magazine. “Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Everyday, I walk myself into a state of well-being and walk away from every illness. I have walked myself into my […]
Wegener Family: NCNST Long Distance Hiker
Wegener Family Michigan Wisconsin + Mackinac Bridge It’s really exciting that we have finally completed the state of Wisconsin. Every year, our two daughters Kerry and Amanda take one week off work to hike the North Country Trail with us. We completed the state of Michigan years ago and have been working on both […]