Voices from the Trail
Category: Events
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…
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…
Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous Set for June 29-30
A new race is coming to Rangeley Lakes, a two-day paddling challenge that will serve as the anchor event of the new Maine High Peaks PaddleFest. Hosted by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) and dozens of statewide partners, the…
‘Round the Mountain Race Draws Record Field
The NFCT hosted the 2024 ‘Round the Mountain Canoe & Kayak Race on Saturday, May 11, drawing a record 102 boats for the annual spring paddling tradition. Matthew Skeels of Canton, NY, posted the fastest time of the day, completing…
Collaborative Effort Aims to “Green Up” Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
Vermonters are invited to participate in a collaborative effort to clean up sections of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT) damaged during last summer’s floods. The work will take place on Vermont’s Green Up Day, Saturday, May 4. The LVRT…
Inaugural Adirondack Youth Paddling Symposium Set for July 15-18
The inaugural Adirondack Youth Paddling Symposium is set for July 15-18 at the Paul Smith’s College Alumni Campground. Presented by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT), Matt Burnett Guiding, St. Regis Canoe Outfitters, Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters and NRS,…
Practice Safety, Environmental Responsibility During Eclipse
The April 8 total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime event that will be viewed by millions, many of whom will flock to remote wilderness and rural areas, including much of the Northeast — an exciting moment, to be sure, but…
‘Round the Mountain Weekend Brings Race, Film Fest to Saranac Lake
The annual ‘Round the Mountain Canoe & Kayak Race is set for Saturday, May 11, part of a full weekend of paddling activities in Saranac Lake. Hosted by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) with support from over a dozen…
Freshet Film Festival set for April 25 in Concord
The Freshet Film Festival will be hosted at Red River Theatres on Thursday, April 25. Presented by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, Contoocook River Canoe Co., New Hampshire Fish & Game and NRS, the festival will showcase paddlesports, outdoor recreation…