Voices from the Trail
Category: Stewardship
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…
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…
NFCT Tackles Flood Relief Projects on Lamoille River
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) completed a series of projects along the Lamoille River earlier this summer that will enhance safety and access, and continue efforts to rebuild infrastructure after severe flooding in 2023. The work, which was performed…
Kent Falls Canoe Carry, Access Points Upgraded
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) has completed maintenance on padding infrastructure at Kent Falls on the Saranac River. The NFCT’s stewardship crew, which consists of professional staff and local waterway stewards, rehabilitated the canoe carry in early July. The…
NFCT Restores Paddling Infrastructure in Saranac Lake
A popular canoe carry and several campsites in Saranac Lake were the beneficiaries of stewardship work performed by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail’s crew of professional staff and volunteers. Work was completed on the Lower Locks portage trail that connects…
Valcour Island Stewardship Work Continues
A multi-year effort to restore camping and paddling infrastructure on Lake Champlain’s historic Valcour Island continued this summer, with stewardship crews rebuilding a boardwalk along a cross-island hiking trail. The work was performed by the NFCT’s stewardship crew and community…
Connecticut River Project Enhances Access, Safety
A popular portage trail and river access on the Connecticut River received a much-needed facelift in June. The NFCT, in partnership with a private landowner, restored the Wyoming Dam portage trail, adding a gravel ramp, installing stone steps and replacing…
NFCT Stewardship 2024: Investing in the Allagash
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail, in partnership with Maine Bureau of Parks & Lands (BPL), will deploy a stewardship crew this year to focus entirely on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway (AWW), one of the most scenic and remote stretches of…