Voices from the Trail
Author: Chris Morris
NFCT Tackles Projects on the Missisquoi
The NFCT teamed with local partners and volunteers this summer to enhance paddling and camping infrastructure along the Missisquoi River. The work was performed by the NFCT’s roving stewardship crew, with support from Swanton’s Public Works Department and a team…
Lamoille River Cleanup Set for Oct. 4
The NFCT and the Lamoille River Paddlers Trail will host a river cleanup on Saturday, Oct. 4. Volunteers are invited to join as both organizations continue efforts to remove trash and debris from the Lamoille River, much of which was…
NFCT Welcomes New Assistant Trail Director
The NFCT has announced the hiring of Nick Hall as its new assistant trail director. Hall has been with the NFCT’s stewardship program since 2024, when he worked as an intern. In 2025, Hall led the Allagash work crew, executing…
Long Lake Regatta Set for Sept. 20
The NFCT will close out its 2025 Adirondack Race Series with the Long Lake Long Boat Regatta on Saturday, Sept. 20. Hosted in partnership with Long Lake Recreation and Tourism, the Regatta welcomes paddlers of all skill levels, from ramblers…
Thru-Paddling With Cassie & Henry
Note: 2024 Thru-Paddlers Cassandra Smith and Henry Kohler couldn’t get enough of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, so they returned in 2025 to run it back. This duo is no joke! Read on to learn more about this year’s adventure….
Lower Locks Portage Restoration Continues
The NFCT’s professional trail crew and volunteers in the Adirondacks teamed up earlier this summer to continue the rehabilitation of the Lower Locks portage trail. In 2024, the NFCT, in collaboration with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation…
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…