Marty Swank, volunteer with the NCTA Chequamegon Chapter, has now donated 10,000 hours of his time to the North Country National Scenic Trail. The National Park Service (NPS) and North Country Trail Association (NCTA) thank Marty deeply for his efforts, and have presented him with a NPS Volunteer-in-Parks (VIP) award. When Marty was asked about […]
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Blake Wirts: Hike 100 Finisher
“Hiking has helped me get through quarantine and gave me something fun to do and look forward to every week.” Blake Wirts, 13-year-old from Grant, Michigan, recently completed his Hike 100 Challenge. All of his miles were in Michigan, not too far from his home. The Rogue River area is one of his favorite […]
NCTA Guest Liz “Snorkel” Thomas Demonstrates Sleeping Bag Care
One key to a successful camping or backpacking trip is ensuring your gear is in the best shape possible. Gear editor, guidebook author and long distance backpacker Liz “Snorkel” Thomas recently teamed up with the North Country Trail Association to demonstrate helpful gear care tips. Here, she demonstrates a simple and effective method of […]