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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…
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…
Online Auction Supports NFCT Stewardship, Programs
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail will host its annual online auction Nov. 15-30 to support stewardship and programming along the 740-mile water trail that connects New York, Vermont, Quebec, New Hampshire and Maine. The auction features gear and experiences donated…
Missisquoi Paddle-Pedal set for July 16
Paddling and cycling enthusiasts will converge in Richford, Vt., on Saturday, July 16, to participate in the Missisquoi Paddle-Pedal event, hosted by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) in partnership with the Upper Missisquoi and Trout River Wild & Scenic…
Tupper Lake 8-Miler, Celebrate Paddling Invitational Set for June 25-26
Paddling enthusiasts of all ages and abilities are invited to take part in two upcoming races, part of the month-long Celebrate Paddling ADK festival: the Tupper Lake 8-Miler and the Celebrate Paddling Invitational. The Tupper Lake 8-miler will take place…
90 Miles in 3 Days: Prepping for the Adirondack Canoe Classic
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will not be able to livestream tonight’s 90-Miler Prep Panel. We will, however, record the session and post it to our YouTube and share it this week. We’re still taking questions for the panel. If you…
Adirondack Paddling Symposium Returns June 17-20
The Adirondack Paddling Symposium will return this June with new organizers and a new host community. The Symposium is a comprehensive weekend of paddling instruction for beginners and intermediates, and includes course tracks for kayaks, pack boats, stand-up paddleboards and…
Paddlers to Converge May 14 for ‘Round the Mountain Race
The ‘Round the Mountain Canoe & Kayak is set for Saturday, May 14. The annual event takes paddlers on a 10.5 mile course starting at Ampersand Bay Resort, across Lower Saranac Lake, through Second Pond and Oseetah Lake, and ending…
NFCT Hosting Virtual Film Fest Screenings
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) is hosting virtual screenings of the World Tour Paddling Film Festival. The annual festival showcases the very best paddling films of the year and is now screening in living rooms everywhere. A portion of…