Voices from the Trail
Category: Events
‘Round the Mountain Set for May 10
The annual ‘Round the Mountain Canoe & Kayak Race is set for Saturday, May 10, bringing together paddlers from across the Adirondack region and beyond. The 10-mile ‘Round the Mountain race kicks off the Northern Forest Canoe Trail’s Adirondack Race…
Vermont Trail Accessibility Hub Summit Charts Bold Course
Earlier this month, Bolton Valley Resort’s Timberline Lodge played host to the inaugural Vermont Trail Accessibility Hub (TAH) Summit, bringing together more than 50 thought leaders and advocates to advance trail accessibility across Vermont. This collaborative event united representatives from…
Northern Forest Canoe Trail Celebrates 25 Years
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025, an occasion that will be marked with dozens of community events throughout the Northeast. The NFCT is a mapped inland water trail tracing 740 miles of Indigenous and…
Auction Supports Stewardship, Community Programming
The NFCT will host its annual online auction Nov. 15 to Dec. 1 in support of its stewardship and programming along the 740-mile water trail connecting New York, Vermont, Quebec, New Hampshire and Maine. The NFCT’s auction features outdoor gear,…
New Infrastructure Improves Missisquoi River Access
The NFCT has constructed a new trail and stone staircase that will enhance access to the Missisquoi River. The project was completed earlier this summer by the NFCT’s professional stewardship team and community volunteers. The access point is located off…
Lamoille River Cleanup Set for Sept. 28
The NFCT and the Lamoille River Paddlers Trail (LRPT) are seeking volunteers to assist with a series of Lamoille River cleanup projects on Saturday, Sept. 28. The cleanup day is part of ongoing flood recovery efforts along the Lamoille River…
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…