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Andrew Turner: NCNST Long Distance Hiker

  Andrew Turner Bellaire, Mich. Central patch + Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Mackinac Bridge, 1000 Miles, 2000 miles, and 3000 miles This is how I spend my vacation time, chipping off unique miles with the goal of full completion in the distant future. Maybe it has become an obsession at this point, but what an […]

Grant Seaman: NCNST Long Distance Hiker

  Grant Seaman Canisteo, New York Central patch + Pennsylvania rocker In 2012, I started my challenge to hike the 46 highest peaks in New York State and become a “46er,” subsequently completing this challenge in the summer of 2017. I then wondered if there was a hiking challenge I could start closer to home. […]

Tracy Hager: NCNST Long Distance Hiker

  Tracy Hager East Palestine, Ohio Central patch + Pennsylvania rocker I began hiking the North Country [National Scenic] Trail in 2016. It began during a night hike with the NCTA Wampum Chapter. I had no idea at the time, that I would begin the journey to complete the entire state of Pennsylvania.  I hiked […]