Voices from the Trail

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…

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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,…

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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…

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‘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…

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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…

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Exploring Maine’s Wilderness on the NFCT

Re-watch the March 13 virtual session, “Exploring Maine’s Wilderness on (and near) the NFCT.” Slide decks from Karrie and Austin’s presentations are available to view/download below. Click here to view/download Karrie’s presentation on the Spencer Stream Trip. Click here to…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Tupper Lake 8-Miler returns June 24

The Tupper Lake 8-Miler is set for Saturday, June 24. This annual paddling race starts at the Town of Tupper Lake Boat Launch on State Route 30. The course takes paddlers under the Route 30 bridge, up the Raquette River…

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