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: Outstanding Private Landowner
The Outstanding Private Landowner Award is presented in recognition of leadership, accommodation, and active collaboration that have substantially benefited the North Country Trail. Paul + Shirley Berg The Berg Family granted an easement for 3.4 miles of trail on their land in 2015. They also authorized a campsite and a trailhead to be constructed. […]
2024 Volunteer Awards: Lifetime Achievement
The Thomas L. Gilbert Lifetime Achievement Award is presented in recognition of 15+ years of true dedication, exceptional service, and outstanding contributions toward the dream of the North Country Trail, or the success and growth of the NCTA – not just local service. Service may be performed in a voluntary or paid capacity. Gary […]