Voices from the Trail
Author: Chris Morris
Missisquoi Paddle-Pedal cancelled; NFCT encourages “virtual” participation
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail has cancelled the annual Missisquoi Paddle-Pedal event in Richford, Vt., due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, the NFCT team is promoting virtual participation, encouraging people to safely paddle and cycle the race routes throughout…
Celebrating connections
COVID-19 and social distancing has been an up and down experience for me, which is likely true for many of you. The bad days are highlighted by feelings of loneliness, uncertainty and isolation and, for me especially, feeling stuck. There…
#nfct20: A perfect match
Katina Daanen and the Northern Forest Canoe Trail were destined for each other long before the trail came into existence. As a kid, Katina spent her summers swimming in Shell Lake and making camps along the shores of Ada Lake…
LCBP grant boosts student, volunteer engagement
A grant from the Lake Champlain Basin Program will support the Northern Forest Canoe Trail’s team of volunteers and students, enhancing stewardship work along three rivers in New York and Vermont: the Saranac, Lamoille and Missisquoi. “Each summer we recruit…
Cold water paddling: Neoprene
Paddling & COVID-19: Getting outside and active, even for short periods, is good for your mental and physical health. That said, we’re all in this together, and we must be responsible — avoid crowds, stay close to home, be prepared…
Cold water paddling: Splash wear
Paddling & COVID-19: Getting outside and active, even for short periods, is good for your mental and physical health. That said, we’re all in this together, and we must be responsible — avoid crowds, stay close to home, be prepared…
Cold water paddling: Dry suits
Paddling & COVID-19: Getting outside and active, even for short periods, is good for your mental and physical health. That said, we’re all in this together, and we must be responsible — avoid crowds, stay close to home, be prepared…
Cold water paddling: Athletic attire
Paddling & COVID-19: Getting outside and active, even for short periods, is good for your mental and physical health. That said, we’re all in this together, and we must be responsible — avoid crowds, stay close to home, be prepared…
Basics of dressing for cold weather paddling
A note from the author: So many “educational” reads end up really being an opinion piece. So, Danny wanted to be up front: this is another opinion piece. Many paddlers have a system that works for them and they are…
Tillotson support helps NFCT bolster outdoor recreation in NH
A grant from the Neil & Louise Tillotson Fund’s Stronger Economy program is supporting the Northern Forest Canoe Trail’s efforts to bolster the outdoor recreation value chain in New Hampshire’s Coös County. The aim of the Stronger Economy program is…