Voices from the Trail
Category: Stewardship
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…
Work & Fun in the Great North Woods
During the summer of 2024 I had the wonderful opportunity to join an NFCT Stewardship Internship Crew based along the Allagash Wilderness Waterway (AWW). The experience allowed me to make incredible friendships, complete meaningful work projects and connect with nature…
Roving on a River
I think it’s safe to say that this past summer was one of the best experiences of my life — not only because of the beautiful places that we were able to explore, but because of the people we met…
Amazing Experiences in the Allagash
Going into the summer as an NFCT intern, I expected to gain skills in stewardship and trail maintenance and spend the summer adventuring. However, I had no idea what to expect of the Allagash and went in ready to work…
Help Us Open a World of Possibilities
In a few short weeks, the Northern Forest Canoe Trail will mark a major milestone: its 25th anniversary. That’s 25 years of stewardship, community engagement and helping people discover the woods and waters of the Northern Forest. As we prepare to celebrate, we’ve been thinking…
Connecting Youth to the Northern Forest
Stewardship of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail goes far beyond building campsites and maintaining portage trails. It also requires fostering a love of paddling and the outdoors with people from all walks of life — especially the next generation. The…
NFCT Wraps Up Stewardship Season
The NFCT wrapped up its 2024 stewardship season earlier this fall, completing a diverse array of infrastructure and access projects across New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. This year’s NFCT stewardship program set new benchmarks for the organization, with…
An Unforgettable Summer
Growing up, I always had an opportunity to enjoy the outdoor spaces around me, whether it was climbing, mountain biking, paddling or running. I grew accustomed to these opportunities, and didn’t always appreciate them for what they were. Having spent…
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…
New Vermont Initiative Aims to Bolster Accessibility
Six organizations, including the NFCT, have teamed up to launch the Vermont Trail Accessibility Hub, a collaborative initiative aimed at providing the resources and information needed to make Vermont’s trails more accessible to a wider number of individuals, especially those…