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2026 NCTA Volunteer Awards: Friend of the Trail
Friend of the Trail Awards are presented to public employees, units of government, and members of organizations whose leadership, accommodations, and active collaboration have substantially benefited the North Country Trail or the NCTA. Will Cooksey Will’s partnership has been…
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2026 NCTA Volunteer Awards: Outstanding Private Landowner
Outstanding Private Landowner Awards are presented to those whose leadership, accommodation and active collaboration have substantially benefited the North Country Trail. UPM Blandin By welcoming the North Country Trail across its forestlands and embracing a spirit of…
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More Ways to Make Your Mark for 2027
Behind every sturdy boardwalk, clear path, and freshly painted blue blaze is a community of dedicated supporters like you. Keeping the North Country Trail thriving takes continuous action – and starting November 1, your impact goes twice as far. Thanks to a generous group of…
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100 Miles, 2 Generations, 0 Distractions
When NCT hiker Becky signed up her 14-year-old son for his second Hike 100 Challenge, she knew what she was in for. He’s a soccer player, gamer, Starbucks fan, and straight-A student – but by his own admission, not a hiker. As the miles added up though, Becky noticed something…
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Celebrating Milestone Connections: The Journey to Vermont’s Green Mountains
A trail is more than just a path through the woods – it’s built on decades of grit, muscle, and deep community partnerships. Following a celebratory hike to the North Country National Scenic Trail’s new eastern terminus in Killington, Vermont, our partners at the Middlebury Area…
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Behind the Numbers: Meet Harlan
Behind every one of the 90,720 volunteer hours tallied for 2026 is a story of personal dedication. Meet Harlen: one of the many passionate stewards who bring those numbers to life. When Harlen first discovered the North Country Trail back in the 1980s, he jumped straight in –…
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A New Trail Shop Experience
We know how much this community loves showing their North Country Trail pride, so we’re thrilled to announce a major evolution in how you gear up: The NCTA has officially transitioned away from our traditional trail shop model to launch a new, modern e-commerce experience. Over…
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April Willbur: NCNST Long-Distance Hiker
April “Caboose” Willbur, Michigan Central patch + Michigan, Mackinac Bridge, and 1000 miles In January 2020, I was recovering from surgery when a simple Facebook post changed the course of my next five years. Ann Riley-Gawura, a woman I’d never met, shared that she planned to…
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2026 NCTA Volunteer Awards: Trailblazer
Trailblazer Awards are presented to businesses or foundations (or representatives of them) for far-sighted vision and support, demonstrated by significant contributions to the North Country Trail or the NCTA. Barb Gecas For generations, Heston’s Lodge has been a haven for NCT…
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2026 NCTA Volunteer Awards: Blue Blazes Benefactor
Blue Blazes Benefactor Awards are presented to those who demonstrate vision and generosity through significant monetary or in-kind contribution(s) to the North Country Trail or the NCTA. Peter Bennett and Julia Davey Peter and Julia have demonstrated their commitment to the…