Voices from the Trail
Author: Chris Morris
Thru-Paddling With Austin Garber
Note: Austin Garber just submitted his Thru-Paddler Recognition form for the trip he completed in May and June 2025. We hope his story inspires you to get on the water and go adventuring! Name: Austin Garber Age: 34 Location: Hermon,…
VT Trail Accessibility Hub to Host Collaborative Design Workshop
The Vermont Trail Accessibility Hub will host a virtual Collaborative Design Workshop on Aug. 6 from 1 to 3 pm to discuss survey findings and develop next steps for the Trail Accessibility Hub. All interested trail users are invited to…
Important Maintenance for Brown’s Tract Portage
The NFCT, in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), has completed critical maintenance on an iconic Adirondack portage trail. The NFCT’s professional stewardship crew teamed up with local volunteers in June to rehabilitate the Brown’s…
NFCT Continues Valcour Island Work
A multiyear collaboration between the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the NFCT continues to make progress rehabilitating outdoor recreation infrastructure on Valcour Island. The NFCT’s roving stewardship crew returned to Valcour Island in June for year…
Flood Recovery Continues with Lamoille River Cleanup
A crew of professional stewardship staff and community volunteers partnered in June to haul trash out of the Lamoille River. The cleanup, organized by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT), was part of ongoing recovery efforts following severe flooding from…
Partnership Improves Access at Vermont Swimming Hole
A popular local swimming hole in Fayston, Vt., now has improved access thanks to a collaborative stewardship project. The new 15-step stone staircase was installed at the pond on Boyce Hill in June by the NFCT stewardship crew, which partnered…
Teens to Trails Completes Maine Sections of NFCT
A multiyear collaboration to introduce Maine teens to the woods and waters of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) will conclude in Fort Kent on Saturday, June 28. Teens to NFCT is a collaboration between the Maine nonprofit Teens to…
Rangeley Rendezvous, High Peaks PaddleFest Set for June 20-22
The second annual Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous (ROAR) and High Peaks PaddleFest will be held in Rangeley this weekend, June 20-22. ROAR is a two-day, 40-mile paddling stage race hosted by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) with support from…
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…