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NCTA + the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

  The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) is a federal agency prevalent in the Western United States, but only found along the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCNST) in North Dakota. The BOR manages, develops, and protects water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the American public. […]

Western Terminus: Trail Section Highlight

If you know the North Country Trail, you know the Western Terminus is located in Lake Sakakawea State Park in North Dakota, but there are a number of additional features and attractions to explore nearby. Improve your NCT (and North Dakota) knowledge and plan your next adventure!   The Missouri River is over 2,300 miles […]

New Maps: North Dakota

If you haven’t hiked in North Dakota you’re missing out! We’ve released revised editions of our North Dakota map series. These maps cover the NCT as it works its way across 432 miles in North Dakota. The NCT in North Dakota traverses large tracts of grasslands, wetlands and working agricultural landscapes. This unique region stands apart from the […]