Judy Conrad Pellston, Mich. Michigan Judy has previously received the Central Patch, 1,000-Mile and Mackinac Bridge rockers. On May 13, 2016, I joined the Softies who were hiking across the UP of Michigan. I joined them in Grand Marais as they were hiking east. I thought it would be really cool if I could […]
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2021 Distinguished Service Award: Volunteer Spotlight
2021 Distinguished Service Award Bruce Johnson. A retired science teacher, Bruce joined the Itasca Moraine Chapter in 2006. Not afraid of heavy work, he eventually celebrated with his Chapter the completion of the NCNST from Itasca State Park to the Chippewa National Forest in 2009. Bruce was then up to the task of maintaining […]
Lisa Snook and Barb Whittington: NCT Long Distance Hikers
Lisa Snook and Barb Whittington Findlay, Ohio (Lisa) and Grand Marais, Mich. (Barb) Central patch + Michigan, Wisconsin, Mackinac Bridge, and 1,000-Mile rockers The North Country Trail has been an almost obsession for me for a number of years. Some unfortunate souls who have asked casually about my adventures on the Trail, expecting a […]