Media Coverage - Northern Forest Canoe Trail

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NFCT is featured in a variety of local, regional, national, and international news sources:

2012

Boston.com, February 12, 2012, Romance: It’s not all hearts and flowers

Kickstarter.com, February 5, 2012, Northern Forest Canoe Trail through-paddler film

Press Republican, January 15, 2012, Writer to give slideshow on 740-mile canoe trail

Travel New England, January 13, 2012, Internship Opportunities with the Northern Forest Canoe Trail

Kennebec Journal, January 12, 2012, Travelin' Maine(rs): Rangeley year-round destination

Hamilton County Express, January 6, 2012, Blueway Trail Strategy awards $110,000 locally

EasternSlopes.com, January 2, 2012, Easy Adventure: Going Guided On An Errol Exploration

2011

Berlin Daily Sun, December 29, 2011, Report promotes developing Androscoggin corridor

Mainebiz, December 28, 2011, Recreation corridors touted for Maine

Adirondack Express, December 28, 2011, CAP-21 announces Blueway Trail projects

Bangor Daily News, December 27, 2011, Report urges development of ‘recreation corridors,’ including 3 in Maine

Portland Press Herald, December 24, 2011, Funding for projects may be headed to Maine

University of Southern Maine, Dec 2011, Muskie Professor Serves as Principal Investigator for National Park Service Study Advocating Increased Spending on New England’s Recreational Corridors

VermontBiz.com, December 22, 2011, $1.47 million in VHCB funding to assist households affected by Hurricane Irene

Communities & Banking, Winter 2012, Collaborating to Revitalize Northern Forest Tourism 

Vermont Sports Magazine, December 2011, Curing 'Nature Deficit Disorder' with Canoes 

Vermont Sports, November 22, 2011, Canoe Trail Improves Thanks to Volunteers

The Irregular, November 9, 2011, Annual auction for canoe trail underway

Berlin Daily Sun, November 4, 2011, Northern N.H. Tourism Conference draws over 100 people 

Atlantic Coastal Kayaker, November 2011, News & Notes: Trail News

Boston.com, October 23, 2011, 2nd Northern NH Tourism Conference Nov. 2

Adirondack Daily Enterprise, October 22, 2011, Invasives, electric motors and great photos

Daily Report, October 21, 2011,  An epic journey: Solo practitioner takes on - back to back - the Northern Forest Canoe Trail and the Appalachian Trail

Bangor Daily News, October 4, 2011, Businesses help promote Northern Forest Canoe Trail for youth

Adirondack Almanack, September 26, 2011, Paddling the Northern Forest Canoe Trail

Concord Monitor, September 25, 2011, Get your color on

Adirondack Daily Enterprise, September  17, 2011, Completing the journey

Lake Placid News, September 17, 2011, Completing the journey 

Adirondack Daily Enterprise, September 10, 2011, Homemade root beer and fudge

Atlantic Coastal Kayaker, September 2011, Missisquoi Pastoral Paddle: Northern Forest Canoe Trail 

Bangor Daily News, September 9, 2011, Northern Forest Canoe Trail offers fall paddle sampler

Eastern Slopes, September 5, 2011, Three Days on the Water in Northern New Hampshire and Maine: Lake Umbagog, the Magalloway and Kennebago Rivers

Travel New England, September 5, 2011, Autumn Paddles along the Northern Forest Canoe Trail in New England and Quebec

Adirondack Daily Enterprise, September 3, 2011, Fellow paddlers and strong storms in Jackman 

Embark, September 1, 2011, Wild day on the Allagash

Portland Press Herald, August 30, 2011, Go with the flow

American Profile, August 21-27, 2011, Tidbits

Boston Globe, August 21, 2011, Paddlers' paradise

Adirondack Daily Enterprise, August 20, 2011, Showdown in Groveton

The Valley Voice, August 14, 2011, Volunteers on the Trails - a Key Piece of Trail Management 

Tumalo Creek Blog, August 7, 2011, Northern Forest Canoe Trail: Learning from successful paddle trail projects

The Miami Herald, August 7, 2011, Rugged adventure draws visitors to central Maine

Outdoor Retailer Daily, August 6, 2011, All Terrain presents $1000 to the Northern Forest Canoe Trail

Adirondack Daily Enterprise,  August 6, 2011, Walking the Grand Portage

Bangor Daily News, August 3, 2011, 1,017 miles paddled in one day

Lincoln County News, August 3, 2011, Chandler Nears $10,000 Goal In Her 'Paddle For Hope'

Vermont Sports, August 1, 2011, Outside Picks NFCT as Best Canoe Trail

Adirondack Daily Enterprise, July 30, 2011, How did you sleep last night?

Canoe & Kayak, July 29, 2011, 25 Days on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail

Outdoor Industry Association, July 28, 2011, Rural Youth Get Out on the River

Canoe & Kayak, July 28, 2011, One-day wonder: Paddle the Northern Forest Canoe Trail at this Saturday's Inclusive Event

The Adirondack Express, July 26, 2011, Regional event seeks to break watery record

Fiddlehead Focus, July 25, 2011, 740-miles in a day event this Saturday

Adirondack  Daily Enterprise, July 23, 2011, Across Lake Champlain and beyond

Bangor Daily News, July 21, 2011, Canoe trail gets rural youth out on the river

Vermont Today, July 21, 2011, Canoe group holds 740-mile event

Boston.com, July 20, 2011, Vt canoe group sponsoring 740-mile event

Newsday.com, July 20, 2011, Vt canoe group sponsoring 740-mile event

Lincoln County News, July 20, 2011, Chandler Reaches Fort Kent, Finishing Paddle For Hope  

WCAX.com, July 20, 2011, Vt canoe group sponsoring 740-mile event

MyLongLake.com, July 19, 2011, Long Lake Kids on Paddling Adventure

Bangor Daily News, July 19, 2011, Canoe trail aims to get you on the water

Fiddlehead Focus, July 19, 2011, Moxie is first dog to complete Northern Forest Canoe Trail

Boston.com, July 17, 2011, Hike, bike, paddle, pedal, surf, raft, or cruise

Adirondack Daily Enterprise, July 16, 2011, An introduction to urban paddling

Adirondack Daily Enterprise, July 9, 2011, Kindness makes for smooth sailing

Northeast Explorer, July 6, 2011, Writer Prepares to Tackle 740-Mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail

Outdoor Magazine, July 5, 2011, All Terrain's Grant Campaign Boosts 3 Organizations

SNEWS, July 5, 2011, Northern Forest Canoe Trail Wins First All Terrain Cares Grant

Travel New England, July 4, 2011, New England - A Great Paddling Destination

Adirondack Daily Enterprise, July 2, 2011, Gearing up for the 740-mile paddle

Fiddlehead Focus, July 1, 2011, Four canoeists finish 740-mile canoe trip

Lake Placid News, July 1, 2011, Gearing up for the 740-mile paddle

The Caledonian-Record, June 28, 2011, Northern Forest Canoe Trail Receives Top Honors 

Adirondack Express, June 28, 2011, Youth outdoor adventure opportunities are available

Canoe & Kayak, June 27, 2011, Chasing Records on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail

Outside, July 2011, America's Best Trails: Best Canoe Trail

The Advocate, June 24, 2011, Drive to the Adirondacks and paddle away

Concord Monitor, June 24, 2011, Helping out, paying back

Bangor Daily News, June 21, 2011, Northern Forest Canoe Trail gets nod from Outside Magazine

Bangor Daily News, June 20, 2011, Epic "Paddle For Hope" fundriasing trek underway

Paddling.net, June 9, 2011, NFCT: Maine - Aroostook County Segment

Travel New England, June 9, 2011, Help the Northern Forest Canoe Trail Raise Money

Daily Courier-Observer, June 8, 2011, Four from SLU Paddling Northern Forest Canoe Trail

Watertown Daily Times, June 8, 2011, Paddlers off on an adventure: SLU quartet going from Old Forge to Maine

Appen Newspapers, June 6, 2011, Local couple finishes 740-mile canoe trip

Portland Press Herald, June 6, 2011, A fitting tribute to a local legend

Monty's Musings, June 3, 2011, Northern New Hampshire Wilderness Adventure

Canoe & Kayak, June 2011, Paddling the Northern Forest Canoe Trail

Travel New England, May 26, 2011, First Through Paddle of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail for the 2011 Season

St. Albans Messenger, May 25, 2011, Young paddlers benefit from canoe trail forays: Missisquoi River trip in June

New Hampshire Grand, Grand Views Newsletter, May 20, 2011, Northern Forest Paddling Package

The Original Irregular, May 11, 2011, Kids' canoeing program offered

Paddling.net, May 11, 2011, NFCT: Maine - The Maine Highlands Area

Travel New England, May 7, 2011, A New Take on Summer Camp?

Travel New England, May 6, 2011, Boats and Boys: Family Time on the Androscoggin River

Georgia River Network, Proceedings of the 2011 Georgia Water Resources Conference, held April 11-13, 2011, at the University of Georgia, Challenging the Traditional Values of our Rivers: A Case for Water Trails

Yankee, May/June 2011, Across New Hampshire on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail: In the wake of the settlers

WNYMedia.net, April 17, 2011, Escape the Urban Book Review: The Northern Forest Canoe Trail Guide Book

My Itchy Travel Feet, April 14, 2011, Exercise in the Great Outdoors on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail

Paddling.net, April 12, 2011, NFCT: Maine - Kennebec and Moose River Valleys

WCAX TV, April 12, 2011, Northern Forest Canoe Trail offers wilderness adventure (video interview with Executive Director Kate Williams and 2006 through paddler Nicole Grohoski)

Travel New England, April 7, 2011, Paddle the Connecticut River

MaineBusiness.com, April 7, 2011, 4th Annual Paddlers Film Fest and Auction

Travel New England, April 1, 2011, New England Paddlesports Show - Durham, NH

Memories of Maine, Spring 2011, Northern Forest Canoe Trail: Wilderness Water Route Journeys Through Maine History

Canoe & Kayak, March 2011, Solo on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail

Travel New England, March 23, 2011, Northern Forest Canoe Trail at Paddlesport 2011

The Bershire Eagle, March 11, 2011, Expert's guide to snow

Concord Monitor, March 11, 2011, Errol explorations: Guide knows back woods

Travel New England, March 9, 2011, Northern Forest Canoe Trail

Paddling.net, March 2011, NFCT: Maine - Lakes & Mountains

Denpubs.com, February 24, 2011, NFCT to present pilot youth program

Adirondack Express, February 17, 2011, Appalachian Trail by way of the NFCT

Bangor Daily News, February 3, 2011, Northern Forest Canoe Trail seeking summer interns

Travel & Leisure, February 2011, America's Coolest Ghost Towns

Buzzle.com, January 12, 2011, Three of the Top Wilderness Canoeing Destinations

2010

Bangor Daily News, December 22, 2010, Northern Forest Canoe Trail auction raises $35,000

Telegraph-Journal, December 18, 2010, Guide details 1,190-km recreational water trail along the Adirondack mountains

USDA Blog, December 14, A Regional Collaboration in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom

Adirondack Daily Enterprise, November 13, Old Forge to Georgia

Bangor Daily News, November 3, 2010, The Northern Forest Canoe Trail online auction is open

St. John Valley Times, October 16, 2010, Canoe Trail to add nine new kiosks

MaineNewsSimply.com, October 7, 2010, Maine Projects Receive Funding from Northern Border Regional Commission Federal Grant Program

Examiner.com, October 6, 2010, Adirondack Paddling, Brandreth Lake Outlet

SVWeekly.com, October 6, 2010, NBRC funds expansion of Maine trails

North Country Public Radio, October 6, 2010, A midlife solo kayak adventure (radio interview)

BurlingtonFreePress.com, September 30, 2010, Border projects share $375,000 in federal aid

VermontBiz.com, September 29, 2010, Vermont projects selected to receive $375,000 in funding for rural development

WCAX.com, September 29, 2010, 2 Vermont projects win funding

North Country Public Radio, September 28, 2010, A paddle and hike to remember (radio interview)

Bangor Daily News, September 27, 2010, Regional Canoe Trail To Be Demonstration Project

Adirondack Almanack, September 11, 2010, N.J. Woman First to Solo Paddle 740-Mile Water Trail

Northwoods Sporting Journal, September 2010, Northern Forest Canoe Trail

Canoe & Kayak, August 2010, Paddling Her Own Kayak - Cathy Mumford

WNYmedia.net, August 22, 2010, Escape the Urban: Northern Adirondacks

WABI TV5, August 17, 2010, New Jersey Mom Completes Kayak Trip (includes video interview)

WCSH6.com, 207, August 11, 2010, The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (video interview with NFCT Executive Director Kate Williams)

Vermont Sports, August 6, 2010, Adventures on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail

MaineToday.com, July 20, 2010, Weekend Set for Northern Forest Canoe Trail Celebration

The Valley Voice, July 20, 2010, Hit the Trail and Make a Long-Distance Journey of It

Sun Journal, July 18, 2010, Party celebrates 10 years of NFCT

Adirondack Daily Enterprise, July 17, 2010, NFCT crews work to improve trails in the Adirondacks

Sun Journal YouTube video, July 15, 2010, Northern Forest-CanoeTrail

VermontBiz.com, July 12, 2010, Canoe Trail receives gets $300,000 for recreation and tourism promotion

Suite101.com, July 10, 2010, Canoeing and Kayaking Vacation on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail

TimesUnion.com, July 8, 2010, Paddling waters the voyageurs once traveled

Bangor Daily News, July 2, 2010, Couple tackle 740-mile canoe trail

Adventure Kayak Magazine, Summer/Fall 2010, Paddle the Northern Forest Canoe Trail...in your kayak

Rutland Herald.com, June 27, 2010, Forest Canoe Trail celebrates 10th anniversary

Canoe & Kayak Magazine Blog, June 14, 2010, Northern Forest Canoe Trail Celebrating 10 Years

PoughkeepsieJournal.com, June 3, 2010, Walking and paddling through the Adirondacks

Yankee Magazine, May/June 2010, Maine Best Attractions 2010

Adirondack Daily Enterprise, May 30, 2010, Paddle the Northern Forest Canoe Trail

Adirondack Sports & Fitness, May 2010, Northern Forest Canoe Trail Official Guidebook Released

North Country Public Radio, April 27, 2010, A New Guide to Paddling Heaven, (audio interview with NFCT Executive Director Kate Williams)

Press Republican, April 25 2010, Northern Forest Canoe Trail Guidebook

STRAY, April 2010, A New England Canoe Trail Comes of Age

Sierra Club Magazine, May/June 2010, In Thoreau's Wake

Adirondack Daily Enterprise, April 10, 2010, NFCT guidebook provides background, perspective

Examiner.com, March 21, 2010, Northern Forest Canoe Trail Guidebook

Canoeroots Blogs, February 17, 2010, Discover the Northern Forest Canoe Trail

2009

Daily Bulldog, November 2009, Half Mile of Shoreline added to Rangeley Lake State Park

Canada.com, October 2009, 1,200-km canoe 'trail' in U.S. northeast has something for everyone

Boston Globe, September 13, 2009, "Where First People Paddled, You Can Today"

WCSH6.com, July 18, 2009, Bill Green's Maine: The Northern Forest Canoe Trail

Concord Monitor, June 12, 2009, "Explore Trails With No Tracks."

Albany Times Union, May 18, 2009, "147-mile Canoe Trip - While Standing" [scroll down to May 2009 Archives]

Sun Journal, May 14, 2009, "Canoe Kiosk Unveiled in Fryeburg."

Washington Post, May 10, 2009, "In the Far Reaches of Vermont, a Kingdom of Riches."

2008

CNN.com/Travel, July 23, 2008, "Follow a Water Trail to Vacation Fun."

Canoe and Kayak Magazine, March 2008 Cover Story, "Wild New England: Can the Northern Forest Canoe Trail Save the Wilderness?"

AMC Outdoors, March 2008 Feature Story, "Water Trail Revival"

Concord Monitor, August 19, 2007, "On the Canoe Trail" (Don't miss the slideshow linked at the end of the article!)

Boston.com, April 23, 2007, "Bid Being Made to Designate Missisquoi Wild and Scenic"

New York Times, September 10, 2006, Sunday Travel Section Cover Story, "The Magnificent Obsession of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail"

Vermont Life, Autumn 2006, "Northern Forest Canoe Trail" (you can purchase the issue from this linked page)

New England Foundation for the Arts, feature of Arts and Community Landscape Project, (scroll down page and click to NFCT information, including some great photos)

Christian Science Monitor, September 8, 2006, "Monitor Picks"

AMC Outdoors, March 2006, "Of the First Water"