Kenny Wawsczyk, Regional Trail Coordinator Kenny’s venture into “the trail world” began in 2007 when he packed up his backpack and went to work through an AmeriCorps program, spending the majority of the five months in the Emigrant Wilderness (Stanislaus National Forest, California). While it was the most mentally and physically difficult experience of his […]
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Waterbar Workshop in Western Pennsylvania
Waterbar Workshop in Western Pennsylvania Water is ubiquitous across the North Country Trail. These eight trail states host thousands of rivers, creeks, ponds, and lakes. Hilly, stream-filled Western Pennsylvania is no exception. Thus, water management is a critical component of trail maintenance. Heavy rains carve up the soil, exposing roots, rocks, and other hazards. Flooding […]
After the Storm
After the Storm by Dan Dueweke Most hikers volunteer on familiar local trails, but occasionally, a chance arises to confront nature’s raw power in an extreme environment. That opportunity arrived on October 11, 2021, when an EF2 tornado devastated a mile of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, blocking the Border Route and North Country Trails. […]