Voices from the Trail
Author: Chris Morris
‘Round the Mountain Anytime
I was in Saranac Lake last spring preparing to host 100 plus people in the ‘Round the Mountain Canoe & Kayak Race. I only had one bit of anxiety: I had never paddled the course! Being in charge of that…
NFCT and EDT by Bikanoe
Micah Fay is a one-time wilderness dweller turned urban software engineer, by way of carpentry, solar installations, home energy auditing, telecommunications/IT work and some nonprofit startup experience. You can read about his time living off the land in British Columbia…
Paddling Film Fest, ‘Round the Mountain Race Coming to Saranac Lake
The NFCT and its partners will host a film festival and a race in Saranac Lake on May 12-13. On Friday, May 12, the NFCT will team up with NRS and Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters to present the 18th…
NFCT, NRS, OGE Team Up for Film Fest
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT), NRS and Outdoor Gear Exchange (OGE) will present the 18th annual World Tour Paddling Film Festival on Thursday, April 13. The Paddling Film Festival is an international adventure film tour presenting the world’s best…
NFCT announces 2022 Thru-Paddlers
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) has announced its roster of 2022 thru-paddlers. A total of 11 individuals — and one dog — completed the 740-mile waterway trail connecting New York, Vermont, Quebec, New Hampshire and Maine, and a family…
740 Miles with Bunji the Blue Dog
April 2022. T-minus three months until the start of our Northern Forest Canoe Trail thru-paddle. I had always dreamed of having a dog to be my best friend and adventure buddy. I dreamed of a rugged working dog who could…
NFCT Seeking Interns for 2023 Season
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) is seeking three interns for its 2023 stewardship program. NFCT stewardship interns work with staff and volunteers to complete projects along the 740-mile waterway trail that traverses New York, Vermont, Quebec, New Hampshire and…
Adirondack Paddling Symposium set for June 16-19
Registration is open for the 2023 Adirondack Paddling Symposium, June 16-19 in Saranac Lake. Presented by NRS and the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, the Symposium is a comprehensive weekend of paddling instruction for beginners and intermediates, and includes course tracks…
The 90-Miler at 40: Call for Submissions
In honor of the 40th anniversary of the Adirondack Canoe Classic, the Northern Forest Canoe Trail is seeking submissions for a commemorative coffee table book. Stories must be short — 300 to 400 words — and ideally be accompanied by…
Stewardship Work Improves Access to Otter Creek
The Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife (Department), Hermit Woods Trailbuilders and the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) teamed up this past fall to implement a series of stewardship projects that will provide enhanced access to Otter Creek. The Department…