Trail Builder Award recipients are volunteers whose work in trail planning, landowner negotiations, layout and design, and/or construction, have resulted in the development of outstanding new Trail or facilities over a three-year period or more. Jim Howell. Jim accepted the position of Vice President for the NCTA Jordan Valley 45° Chapter (Mich.) in 2019. […]
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Jim and Nancy Dornbush: NCNST Long Distance Hikers
Jim + Nancy Dornbush Grandville, Mich. Central patch + Michigan, 1,000-Mile, and Mackinac Bridge rockers This little adventure began as a small hike along the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCNST) to look for a couple of geocaches near Big Star lake. The signage at the parking area intrigued Jim to check out this […]
Jane Norton: NCNST Long Distance Hiker
Jane Norton Delton, Mich. Central patch + Wisconsin; Mackinac Bridge; 1,000 Miles I joined the NCTA Chief Noonday Chapter when I was approached to volunteer for the NCNST. [The NCTA] Conference – now called Celebration – was hosted by the Chief Noonday Chapter in 2012. Thus began my journey. I was hooked on hiking. […]