Voices from the Trail
Author: Chris Morris
NFCT, Volunteers Upgrade Historic Portage & Campsites
The NFCT has completed critical restoration of the historic Indian Carry portage connecting Stony Creek Ponds and Upper Saranac Lake, enhancing safety for users and protecting against environmental degradation. The work was carried out this summer by the NFCT’s professional…
Moose Pond: Maximum Views, Minimal Work
For anyone looking for an easy, accessible paddle just off the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, Moose Pond is a must. This fall, my wife and I went for a post-work paddle on Moose, bringing our dog Zee along for the…
Fall Foliage Paddles in the ADKs
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail is teaming up with its local outfitter partners in the Adirondacks for a series of fall foliage paddle meet-ups. Sept. 28: Saranac River paddle with St. Regis Canoe Outfitters Join your friends from St. Regis…
Great River Hydro, NFCT Upgrade Moore Reservoir Campsite
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) partnered with Great River Hydro earlier this summer to enhance recreational infrastructure for paddlers at a primitive campsite along the Moore Reservoir. The new infrastructure will protect against environmental degradation and enhance the user…
Paddlers, Other Users Urged to Take Note of Saranac River Projects
Several projects along the Saranac River section of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) will impact access for paddlers and other users this fall. The projects include construction on Casey Road, a dam removal near Indian Rapids and a fish…
Long Lake Long Boat Regatta Set for Sept. 23
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) will close out its 2023 Adirondack Race Series with the Long Lake Long Boat Regatta on Saturday, Sept. 23. Hosted in partnership with Long Lake Recreation and Tourism, the Regatta features the North American…
Woodsville Community River Access Enhanced with Granite Steps
Paddlers and anglers now have enhanced access to the Connecticut River, thanks to the efforts of Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) and the Woodsville Fire District. For many years, an informal trail near the community ball fields has provided river…
40th Running of the 90-Miler Set for Sept. 8-10
The Adirondack Canoe Classic — more commonly known as the 90-Miler — will celebrate its 40th anniversary Sept. 8-10, with over 250 boats and more than 700 paddlers. The race is hosted by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) with…
Grateful for the NFCT Community
This spring and summer, I’ve been out of commission due to a chronic condition I’ve lived with for over eight years. I’m not going to get into details, but the whole ordeal spiralled quite badly, culminating in surgery that I’m…
NFCT Stewardship Season Underway
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail’s 2023 stewardship program is underway. The NFCT’s stewardship crew consists of professional staff, local volunteers and paid seasonal interns who work across New York, Vermont, Quebec, New Hampshire and Maine to maintain and enhance outdoor…