This year, the North Country Trail Association is scheduling volunteers to become sawyers or renew their chainsaw certification, a task that was previously managed by the National Park Service. We’re excited about this opportunity to work closer with our Chapters and volunteers to provide this much needed service in what we hope to be […]
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The Federal Government Shutdown and the North Country National Scenic Trail
by Andrea Ketchmark, Executive Director of the North Country Trail Association It’s 25 days into the Federal Government shutdown. We have all seen the pictures of national parks where visitors have overrun campgrounds, left behind mountains of trash, damaged natural resources that will take years to recover and cultural resources that can never be replaced. […]
NCTA and NPS Request Handbook Revision Proposals
The National Park Service (NPS) and the North Country Trail Association (NCTA) are seeking proposals for the revision and update of the North Country National Scenic Trail Handbook for Trail Design, Construction and Maintenance. The original handbook was published in 1996. Since then, significant advancements including new legislation, new references, and an increased demand for a […]