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NCTA Chequamegon Chapter Volunteer Highlight

Members of the NCTA Chequamegon Chapter held their year-end meeting via Zoom in November 2021. Special recognition was given to several dedicated Chapter members for the volunteer efforts provided to the North Country Trail Association. By Mary Stenberg, Chequamegon Chapter volunteer The Chapter Honor Award was given to Mike Trieschmann for his demonstrated loyalty, commitment, […]

Hike the Hill 2021: Congressional Outreach

  The final week of Hike the Hill was a busy one! by Andrea Ketchmark We kicked off the week with a meeting with the Chief of the U.S. Forest Service Vicki Christiansen to discuss the new 10 Year Trail Shared Stewardship Challenge. Trail advocates met with the House and Senate Natural Resources Committee, as well […]

Hike the Hill 2021: National Trail Leadership

  A big part of Hike the Hill is demonstrating how nonprofit partners contribute to the system in our cooperative management structure. by Andrea Ketchmark The National Trails System Act, designated in 1968, was unique in that it not only established the National Trails System and mechanisms for trail designation, but it also called for […]