Judy Conrad Pellston, Mich. Michigan Judy has previously received the Central Patch, 1,000-Mile and Mackinac Bridge rockers. On May 13, 2016, I joined the Softies who were hiking across the UP of Michigan. I joined them in Grand Marais as they were hiking east. I thought it would be really cool if I could […]
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Bill Stone: NCNST Long Distance Hiker
Bill Stone Moorhead, Minn. Central patch + North Dakota; 1,000 Miles In 2015 I participated in my last triathlon, deciding that due to being unable to run because of past back and knee injuries, I was done with marathons and triathlons. Now I get to hike the Trail with Beau, my Golden Retriever. Then […]
Jane Norton: NCNST Long Distance Hiker
Jane Norton Delton, Mich. Central patch + Wisconsin; Mackinac Bridge; 1,000 Miles I joined the NCTA Chief Noonday Chapter when I was approached to volunteer for the NCNST. [The NCTA] Conference – now called Celebration – was hosted by the Chief Noonday Chapter in 2012. Thus began my journey. I was hooked on hiking. […]