Voices from the Trail
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Adirondack Water Week promotes water quality, protection
The Adirondack Watershed Institute is hosting Water Week, Sunday, Aug. 23 through Friday, Aug. 28. Water Week celebrates one of the most precious and valued resources in the Adirondacks: freshwater. Learn more about aquatic resources and discover ways you can…
Celebrating connections
COVID-19 and social distancing has been an up and down experience for me, which is likely true for many of you. The bad days are highlighted by feelings of loneliness, uncertainty and isolation and, for me especially, feeling stuck. There…
Cold water paddling: Splash wear
Paddling & COVID-19: Getting outside and active, even for short periods, is good for your mental and physical health. That said, we’re all in this together, and we must be responsible — avoid crowds, stay close to home, be prepared…
Cold water paddling: Dry suits
Paddling & COVID-19: Getting outside and active, even for short periods, is good for your mental and physical health. That said, we’re all in this together, and we must be responsible — avoid crowds, stay close to home, be prepared…
Tillotson support helps NFCT bolster outdoor recreation in NH
A grant from the Neil & Louise Tillotson Fund’s Stronger Economy program is supporting the Northern Forest Canoe Trail’s efforts to bolster the outdoor recreation value chain in New Hampshire’s Coös County. The aim of the Stronger Economy program is…
#nfct20: Unexpected meetings
We’ve done only short sections of the NFCT in Vermont, Maine and the Adirondacks — if we were younger and had lighter boats, we might do more! We love the Clyde River section, from Pensioner Pond in Vermont. The first…
Important update on upcoming NFCT events
In light of the spread of coronavirus and related health concerns, we’re sharing an update with you on upcoming Northern Forest Canoe Trail events. With regret, we will be postponing our 2020 film festival slate. To the best of our…
Adventuring off the beaten trail with Ron Canter
In January 2020, we caught up with Ron Canter. Ron and his comrades at Native Trails, Mike Krepner and Randy Madres are credited with bringing the original idea of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail to organizational founders Kay Henry and…
AWA to transfer events, activities to NFCT
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) and the Adirondack Watershed Alliance (AWA) are working towards a transfer of AWA events and activities, including the Adirondack Canoe Classic, to NFCT’s care by the launch of the 2021 paddling season. AWA, managed…
NFCT publishes 2020-2022 strategic plan
Since our founding in 2000, the Northern Forest Canoe Trail has partnered with communities to create an exceptional paddling trail. We are a leader in innovative waterway stewardship, helping set the standard for excellence in infrastructure and trail management. Our…