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Matt Bromley: NCNST Long Distance Hiker

Matt “Three More Miles” Bromley Central patch + 1,000-Mile and Mackinac Bridge I’ve been interested in the idea of long distance trails ever since I encountered the North Country Trail and the Appalachian Trail while on family vacations as a kid. The idea of following a map to see new places has always felt like […]

Doug Seaney: NCNST Long Distance Hiker

Doug Seaney Wisconsin (Previously received the central patch + Michigan, 1,000-Mile and Mackinac Bridge.) I have finished all the Wisconsin miles. I started June 9, 2021 with the intention of hiking all 215 miles this trip. I had not planned on high 80-degree temperatures and the abundance of ticks and mosquitoes. I was doing a […]

2023 Volunteer Awards: Leadership

  Lynn Meister Thomas Lynn lives an hour’s drive from Marquette (on a good day), the hub of the NCTA Marquette Area Chapter’s activities, yet she serves as President with enthusiasm, persistence, and grace. Her positive attitude keeps board meetings productive and lively, and her impressive communication skills keep our community engaged and informed. Lynn […]