Voices from the Trail
Category: Stewardship
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…
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…