Our Stories

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: Distinguished Service

  The Distinguished Service Award is presented in recognition of eight years or more of exceptional volunteer service in furthering the goals of the NCTA, and outstanding contributions toward the dream of the North Country Trail. Mel Baughman Mel thrives on volunteerism. His service extends beyond a decade with the North Country Trail to a […]

2023 Volunteer Awards: Trail Builder

  Steve Kinne Over 13 years of Steve’s efforts for the NCTA Central New York Chapter have resulted in notable NCNST improvements. Most recently, he has spearheaded a reroute that will create seven miles of new trail through a state forest and state park, removing 15 miles of a busy roadwalk. But this is just […]