Voices from the Trail
Author: Chris Morris
Missisquoi Paddle-Pedal returns on July 12
The Missisquoi Paddle-Pedal will return to Richford on Saturday, July 12. This annual family-friendly event, hosted by the NFCT, the Upper Missisquoi and Trout River Wild & Scenic Committee (UMATR) and the town of Richford, combines a 6.5-mile paddle down…
NFCT Announces 2025 Stewardship Interns
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail is pleased to introduce its 2025 interns. Our paid seasonal interns split up into two crews — a roving crew that covers projects across the Northeast, and a dedicated Allagash crew in Maine. These interns…
Tupper Lake 8-Miler Set for June 21
The Tupper Lake 8-Miler Canoe, Kayak & SUP Race will take place on Saturday, June 21, part of Celebrate Paddling ADK. The 8-Miler takes place annually in June. The race starts at the Town of Tupper Lake Boat Launch on…
NFCT Kicks Off Season with ‘Round the Mountain
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) hosted its first event of the paddling season on Saturday, May 10, with over 200 paddlers participating in the ‘Round the Mountain Canoe & Kayak Race. For the second straight year, the ‘Round the…
NFCT Announces 2024 Thru-Paddler Roster
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) has announced its official roster of 2024 thru-paddlers. The NFCT, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, is a mapped inland water trail tracing 740 miles of Indigenous and historic travel routes across…
Adirondack Paddling Symposium Set for June 13-16
Registration is open for the 2025 Adirondack Paddling Symposium, June 13-16 in Saranac Lake, NY. Presented by NRS and the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT), the Symposium is a comprehensive weekend of paddling instruction for beginners and intermediates, and includes…
Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous Set for June 21-22
The second annual Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous (ROAR) will be held June 21-22, showcasing the lands and waters of Maine’s Rangeley Lakes region. Part of Maine’s High Peaks PaddleFest, the ROAR is a two-day, 40-mile paddling stage race hosted by…
‘Round the Mountain Set for May 10
The annual ‘Round the Mountain Canoe & Kayak Race is set for Saturday, May 10, bringing together paddlers from across the Adirondack region and beyond. The 10-mile ‘Round the Mountain race kicks off the Northern Forest Canoe Trail’s Adirondack Race…
A Serene Day on Middle Saranac
Middle Saranac Lake has a reputation with paddlers from the Adirondacks and the Northeast — and not always a good one. This beautiful body of water, part of the Saranac Chain of Lakes and located on Section 2 of the…
A Dam Good Trip on the Saranac
Let me start by apologizing for the headline of this report — my late father loved a good paddling pun, so that’s a little homage to him. Reflecting on some of my favorite day trips from last season, a standout…