Our Stories

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 […]

Merri Carol Wozniak: NCNST Long Distance Hiker

Merri Carol Wozniak Previously completed Wisconsin, Mackinac Bridge, and 1000 Miles; now adds Michigan It all began, my journey hiking the NCT, when I met the NCTA Hiawatha Shore-to-Shore Chapter at Tahqua Trail for their annual hike on January 1, 2016. I was in the best place to learn about hiking – Michigan’s UP – […]

2023 Volunteer Awards: Sweep

  Nicole Halgrimson Nicole is a dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer with the NCTA Kekekabic Trail Chapter and the Superior Hiking Trail Association (SHTA) in Minnesota. On the surface, she’s been a section and campsite adopter for more than a decade, but regularly serves as a thoughtful partner and supporter. She is active on the Kekekabic […]