Nancy Shepherd Wooster, Ohio Central patch + Ohio and Mackinac Bridge rockers I have dreamed of hiking the North Country [National Scenic] Trail for many years, but obligations always seemed to get in the way. Then I found the Buckeye Trail (BT) circuit hike group. I joined up, and by hiking a bit each […]
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Jim and Nancy Dornbush: NCNST Long Distance Hikers
Jim + Nancy Dornbush Grandville, Mich. Central patch + Michigan, 1,000-Mile, and Mackinac Bridge rockers This little adventure began as a small hike along the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCNST) to look for a couple of geocaches near Big Star lake. The signage at the parking area intrigued Jim to check out this […]
Judy Conrad: NCNST Long Distance Hiker
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 […]
