Our Stories

Merri Carol Wozniak: NCNST Long Distance Hiker

Merri Carol Wozniak 2000 Miles (Previously received the central patch + Michigan, Wisconsin, Mackinac Bridge, and 1000 Miles.) Somewhere in my Ohio/Pennsylvania hike last October and November, I reached 2000 miles of hiking. Enjoyed immensely staying at Papa Z’s parking lot/campground. I was the only person there. Carol Wright (Wampum Chapter) was so instrumental in […]

2024 Volunteer Awards: Outreach

  The Outreach Award is presented to a volunteer whose efforts to build coalitions, partnerships, or other forms of local support over a 3-year period or more have contributed significantly to the ongoing success of the trail. Lisa Bertolasio Lisa serves on the Wampum Chapter’s Hiking Committee and Landowner Relations Committee; is the Trail Adopter […]

2024 Volunteer Awards: Communicator

  The Communicator Award is presented to a volunteer for exemplary work in promoting the trail or the NCTA through a communications medium (e.g. newsletter, website, brochure, etc.) or personal contacts over a 3-year period or more. Robyn Gallimore-Jones Robyn has worked in graphic design for over 20 years and the Wampum Chapter has relied […]