NFCT publishes 2020-2022 strategic plan

Since our founding in 2000, the Northern Forest Canoe Trail has partnered with communities to create an exceptional paddling trail. We are a leader in innovative waterway stewardship, helping set the standard for excellence in infrastructure and trail management. Our…

Membership renewal prize drawings

This year, we’ll be offering renewing members a chance to win some great prizes. At the end of every quarter, members who renewed will be entered into a prize drawing for a chance to win a $250 Kokatat gift certificate…

Pearsall Foundation supports trip scholarships for kids

The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) is grateful to the Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation for its support of the Northern Forest Explorers (NFE) program. NFE connects kids with the outdoors in a powerful, immersive way. Our guided NFE…

Tell us your stories: 20 years of the NFCT

The Northern Forest Canoe Trail celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2020, and we hope to mark two decades of adventure, stewardship, and community by highlighting your stories. Throughout the year, we’ll share your stories on our website and on social…

2020 volunteer recruitment underway

Celebrating 20 years of adventure, stewardship, and community

The Northern Forest Canoe Trail is the product of a great collaboration with communities across the region to create an exceptional paddling trail. This year, as we celebrate the trail’s 20th anniversary, the big idea that inspired our founders to…

What does your generosity do?

It gives kids a life-changing experience. Our Northern Forest Explorers program gets Northern Forest youth outside and on the water. This year, we provided scholarships so kids could participate in trips with Raquette River Outfitters in New York, Northwoods Stewardship Center…

Taking care of your trail

Stewarding the Northern Forest Canoe Trail and inspiring people to paddle on its many waterways represents the heart and soul of our work — but our impact extends much further. We help stimulate local economies, create opportunities for youth to…

Sore muscles, new friends, 8 moose … and no regrets

As October draws to a close, so does a memorable Northern Forest Canoe Trail thru-paddle for Dutch adventurers Zoë Agasi and Olivier Van Herck. Zoë and Olivier hail from the Netherlands (although Olivier is originally from Belgium) and have been…

Just Add Water offers unique experience for thru-paddlers

The Northern Forest Canoe Trail is excited to welcome Just Add Water Floating Camps as a Class III Business Partner. Located on Rangeley Lake in Maine, Just Add Water is a great lodging option for thru-paddlers and paddling enthusiasts, or…