Voices from the Trail
Category: Events
Virtual Canoecopia set for March 12-14
Canoecopia, one of the biggest paddlesports events of the year, is set to take place virtually March 12-14. In a normal year, Canoecopia brings together paddling enthusiasts from around the world for three days of seminars, clinics, expos and more….
NFCT, AWA moving forward on transition
The Adirondack Watershed Alliance (AWA) is on track to complete the transfer of its activities and events to the care of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) for the upcoming paddling season. Brian McDonnell, long time AWA race director and…
Update on 2021 events & activities
Last year at this time, the team at the Northern Forest Canoe Trail announced details about Film Festival dates, Waterway Work Trips, the Missisquoi Paddle-Pedal, Celebrate Paddling month and all of the Adirondack Watershed Alliance events and activities, including the…
NFCT raffling off 20th anniversary Wenonah canoe
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) is raffling off a special 20th anniversary Wenonah Adirondack tandem canoe. The custom-made boat features a map of the entire 740-mile water trail that runs from Old Forge, NY, to Fort Kent, Maine, inlaid…
A message about Celebrate Paddling and COVID-19
June is Celebrate Paddling month in the Adirondacks, but it will look a lot different this year because of COVID-19. Starting three years ago, outfitters, guides, community leaders, students and more have teamed up each June to participate in clinics,…
AWA cancels 2020 Adirondack Canoe Classic; replacement events possible
The Adirondack Watershed Alliance (AWA), in cooperation with the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT), has decided to cancel the 2020 Adirondack Canoe Classic, originally scheduled for Sept. 11-13. Historically, the event attracts about 1,500 paddlers and supporters to the 90-mile…
NFCT & NRS Virtual Film Fest 2020
COVID-19 upended our 2020 film festival plans, but that won’t stop us from sharing some of our favorite paddling videos with our Northern Forest Canoe Trail friends and supporters. If these films inspire you, please consider a donation in support…
Missisquoi Paddle-Pedal cancelled; NFCT encourages “virtual” participation
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail has cancelled the annual Missisquoi Paddle-Pedal event in Richford, Vt., due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, the NFCT team is promoting virtual participation, encouraging people to safely paddle and cycle the race routes throughout…
Matching gift to support NFCT’s AWA acquisition
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) has received a $20,000 gift to assist with its acquisition of Adirondack Watershed Alliance events and activities. John and Deanna Sammon of Raquette Lake announced their pledge following a joint press release from NFCT…
We’re raffling off TWO Northstar canoes
Our friends at Northstar have donated TWO canoes to kick off our 20th anniversary raffle series: a Northstar Polaris and a Northstar Trillium. Drawing is May 4. When you buy raffle tickets, you’re supporting NFCT stewardship and programming. Click here…