Our Stories

2022 Leadership Awards

Leadership Award recipients are volunteers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership over a three-year period or more leading to significant local achievements or highly successful events. Eric Campbell has provided excellent leadership for the Kekekabic Trail Chapter (Minn.) for over three years, following its reorganization from the former Kekekabic Trail Club. He has brought new enthusiasm to […]

NCTA Chequamegon Chapter Volunteer Highlight

Members of the NCTA Chequamegon Chapter held their year-end meeting via Zoom in November 2021. Special recognition was given to several dedicated Chapter members for the volunteer efforts provided to the North Country Trail Association. By Mary Stenberg, Chequamegon Chapter volunteer The Chapter Honor Award was given to Mike Trieschmann for his demonstrated loyalty, commitment, […]

Marty Swank: Volunteer Spotlight

Marty Swank, volunteer with the NCTA Chequamegon Chapter, has now donated 10,000 hours of his time to the North Country National Scenic Trail. The National Park Service (NPS) and North Country Trail Association (NCTA) thank Marty deeply for his efforts, and have presented him with a NPS Volunteer-in-Parks (VIP) award. When Marty was asked about […]