Voices from the Trail
Author: Chris Morris
From the Interns: Becoming Part of Something Greater
For Native Americans, canoes were not only utilized for transportation and trade but also symbolized a sense of community and a way of gathering. Likewise, the Northern Forest Canoe Trail isn’t just a paddling route but is a community dedicated…
New Missisquoi River Access
The NFCT has constructed a new access to the Missisquoi River, providing paddlers, anglers and other users with new opportunities for outdoor recreation. The river access was built this summer by the NFCT’s professional stewardship crew with support from local…
Projects Enhance Access to Androscoggin River
The NFCT and the town of Gorham teamed up this year to enhance access to the Androscoggin River, with support from the Northern Forest Center and the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund at the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The NFCT’s…
Winding Through the Raquette River Oxbow
Some of the best paddling in the Adirondacks can be found in Tupper Lake, and the oxbow of the Raquette River headlines a long list of beautiful, accessible trips for paddlers of all skill levels. A river’s oxbow is a…
A Fall Cruise on the Saranac
For paddlers looking for a fun downstream paddle, the Saranac River offers a ton of options, from short jaunts to multi-day camping trips. The Saranac is my second favorite place to paddle. (With all due respect to my hometown river,…
NFCT Returns to Valcour Island to Upgrade Campsites
The NFCT returned to Valcour Island this summer to continue an effort to overhaul and upgrade outdoor recreation infrastructure on the historic Lake Champlain island. The NFCT’s professional trail crew — which consists of a stewardship director, field coordinator and…
New Boat Racks Enhance Paddling Infrastructure in Saranac Lake
The village of Saranac Lake has two new boat racks at key access points on Lake Flower, providing local users and thru-paddlers with valuable infrastructure. The new racks were constructed by the NFCT’s professional stewardship crew and installed with support…
NFCT Work Crews Enhance Access to the Passumpsic River
The NFCT, in partnership with the town of Lyndon and with support from the Upper Connecticut River Mitigation and Enhancement Fund, has completed two projects that will improve safe access to the Passumpsic River. The NFCT’s professional stewardship crew —…
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…