Voices from the Trail
Author: Chris Morris
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…
A Chill Trip Down the Kennebago
It’s not always easy for me to explore waterways outside of northern New York during the paddling season, but in recent years I’ve made a concerted effort to get out of my backyard and check out new spots. Last year,…
Vermont Trail Accessibility Hub Summit Charts Bold Course
Earlier this month, Bolton Valley Resort’s Timberline Lodge played host to the inaugural Vermont Trail Accessibility Hub (TAH) Summit, bringing together more than 50 thought leaders and advocates to advance trail accessibility across Vermont. This collaborative event united representatives from…
Northern Forest Canoe Trail Celebrates 25 Years
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025, an occasion that will be marked with dozens of community events throughout the Northeast. The NFCT is a mapped inland water trail tracing 740 miles of Indigenous and…
Work & Fun in the Great North Woods
During the summer of 2024 I had the wonderful opportunity to join an NFCT Stewardship Internship Crew based along the Allagash Wilderness Waterway (AWW). The experience allowed me to make incredible friendships, complete meaningful work projects and connect with nature…