Have you ever thought about hiking all of the miles of the North Country Trail in your state? Marci and her husband Darrell just passed 500 miles on their goal to hike all 1,150 miles of the NCT in Michigan. They started out simply with day hikes and then got hooked. Marci has tips for […]
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Staying Found on the North Country Trail
Susan Herrick, an avid North Country Trail hiker and NCTA member nearly got lost on the NCNST. Susan did many things right, and we asked her to share her story. Remember to educate yourself before going on the Trail, take a map and compass, let someone know where you are going, and always carry the […]
5 Trail Etiquette Rules
by Alison Myers, Youth Outreach Intern With recreational trails springing-up all over communities, many people are taking an initiative to get active. This has also created more interest in the hiking and backpacking community as more people are getting outdoors. Every so often it’s a good idea to put out a reminder of these trail […]