Voices from the Trail
Author: Chris Morris
Kent Falls Canoe Carry, Access Points Upgraded
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) has completed maintenance on padding infrastructure at Kent Falls on the Saranac River. The NFCT’s stewardship crew, which consists of professional staff and local waterway stewards, rehabilitated the canoe carry in early July. The…
NFCT Restores Paddling Infrastructure in Saranac Lake
A popular canoe carry and several campsites in Saranac Lake were the beneficiaries of stewardship work performed by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail’s crew of professional staff and volunteers. Work was completed on the Lower Locks portage trail that connects…
Paddlers, Cyclists Participate in 2024 Missisquoi Paddle-Pedal
The annual Missisquoi Paddle-Pedal took place on Saturday, July 13, with over 50 paddlers and cyclists enjoying blue skies and warm temperatures. The Paddle-Pedal is a family-friendly event that combines a 6.5 mile paddle down a Wild and Scenic section…
Valcour Island Stewardship Work Continues
A multi-year effort to restore camping and paddling infrastructure on Lake Champlain’s historic Valcour Island continued this summer, with stewardship crews rebuilding a boardwalk along a cross-island hiking trail. The work was performed by the NFCT’s stewardship crew and community…
Headwaters Videos Highlight Vital Adirondack Watershed
Several local and regional organizations are proud to announce the release of a video series highlighting the Raquette Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, and Long Lake communities and ecosystems. As summer proceeds in the Adirondacks, the lake associations of Long Lake,…
Connecticut River Project Enhances Access, Safety
A popular portage trail and river access on the Connecticut River received a much-needed facelift in June. The NFCT, in partnership with a private landowner, restored the Wyoming Dam portage trail, adding a gravel ramp, installing stone steps and replacing…
Lamoille River Paddle and Clean-Up
The NFCT is excited to invite you to our river clean-up event on Saturday, June 15, from 8 am to noon, as we take action to restore the beauty and health of the Lamoille River. Last summer’s flooding left behind…
Tupper Lake 8-Miler Set for June 22
The Tupper Lake 8-Miler Canoe, Kayak & SUP Race is set for Saturday, June 22, celebrating 10 years. This annual paddling race starts at the Town of Tupper Lake Boat Launch on State Route 30. The course takes paddlers under…
NFCT Announces Latest Thru-Paddler Roster
The NFCT has announced its roster of 2023 thru-paddlers, the largest class in a single year to date. Seventeen people paddled the 740-mile water route from end to end in 2023.The trail begins in Old Forge, N.Y., and ends in…
NFCT Stewardship 2024: Investing in the Allagash
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail, in partnership with Maine Bureau of Parks & Lands (BPL), will deploy a stewardship crew this year to focus entirely on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway (AWW), one of the most scenic and remote stretches of…