By Kel Anderson The North Country National Scenic Trail is an absolutely crazy idea. So crazy, people actually volunteer to donate money, time, and labor to make this idea a reality. Mother Nature finds the whole concept rather comical and is constantly devouring all that labor. Still, the crazy idea persists. It’s amazing. My wife […]
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September Trail Events and Activities
September is one of the most ideal months to enjoy the North Country Trail, and the Trail Community is responding with many event options for you. The North Country National Scenic Trail spans 4,800 miles across eight states: North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Vermont. There are 29 volunteer Chapters […]
Merri Carol Wozniak: NCT Long Distance Hiker
Merri Carol Wozniak Sault Ste. Marie, MI Central patch + Wisconsin, 1,000-Mile, and Mackinac Bridge rockers Compiled by Joan Young I have always loved being in the woods. I grew up out in the country in a small neighborhood with lots of wooded areas to roam. Between then and now, I was a rural […]