Voices from the Trail
Author: Chris Morris
NFCT completes Vermont stewardship projects
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) completed several stewardship projects this summer along Vermont sections of the 740-mile waterway trail connecting Old Forge, NY, to Fort Kent, Maine. “Each stewardship season presents us with challenges, and this year was certainly…
NFCT completes New Hampshire stewardship projects
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) completed two stewardship projects this summer along New Hampshire sections of the 740-mile waterway trail connecting Old Forge, NY, to Fort Kent, Maine. “Each stewardship season presents us with challenges, and this year was…
#nfct20: Four women & a big white dog in the Allagash Wilderness
In 2012, Joanne Blondin, three friends and a big white dog paddled the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. Joanne shared their story in honor of NFCT’s 20th anniversary. (Photos by Valerie Caro) “No! Not left! Turn us right! Paddle hard!” Beth…
Adirondack Water Week promotes water quality, protection
The Adirondack Watershed Institute is hosting Water Week, Sunday, Aug. 23 through Friday, Aug. 28. Water Week celebrates one of the most precious and valued resources in the Adirondacks: freshwater. Learn more about aquatic resources and discover ways you can…
NFCT adds paddling trails, new adventures to Trip Planner tool
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) has updated its Trip Planner tool to include the Penobscot River Paddling Trail as well as the Lamoille, Connecticut and Androscoggin river paddling trails. Additionally, NFCT’s Suggested Trips listing now includes several new itineraries…
Meet our 2020 interns!
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail’s summer stewardship and mapping work is in full swing. This work would not be possible without the support of our two internship crews. Under the supervision and guidance of NFCT Stewardship Director Noah Pollock and…
GIS crew tackles mapping work
In late June, the Northern Forest Canoe Trail 2020 GIS team began mapping out the Lower Black River and the Lower Barton River, ending in Newport. The interns also explored a possible connection between the Lamoille and Black Rivers via…
NFCT launches 2020 stewardship projects
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) will implement stewardship projects in New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Quebec and Maine this summer to protect waterways from environmental degradation and improve access for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. NFCT’s stewardship team is…
Onion Foundation supports Water Trails Network
A grant from the Onion Foundation is helping the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) cultivate a water trails network, a cohort of organizations across the Northern Forest region working to promote paddling opportunities in their communities. This year, the NFCT…
A message about Celebrate Paddling and COVID-19
June is Celebrate Paddling month in the Adirondacks, but it will look a lot different this year because of COVID-19. Starting three years ago, outfitters, guides, community leaders, students and more have teamed up each June to participate in clinics,…