Jay Shutt Central patch + Mackinac Bridge, 1000 Miles, and Ohio I began hiking the North Country Trail in May 2018 when I joined the Buckeye Trail Circuit Hike Group for a hike in the New Straitsville Section of the Buckeye Trail that runs concurrent with the North Country Trail. I soon became a regular […]
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2024 Volunteer Awards: Blue Blazes Benefactor
The Blue Blazes Benefactor Award is presented in recognition of demonstrating vision and generosity through significant monetary or in-kind contribution(s) to the North Country Trail or the NCTA. Patsy (Pat) Allen Pat joined the NCTA in 1983 and she hasn’t missed an annual gift since. Her love for this trail has literally filled books: […]
Passport to Your National Parks Stamp
Do you have a Passport to Your National Parks booklet? Did you know we’ve got a stamp for the North Country National Scenic Trail at the NCTA Headquarters in Lowell, Michigan? Since 1986, Passport fans have enjoyed collecting stamps from nearly every one of the 400+ National Park System units. They’re an excellent […]