Voices from the Trail
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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…
Membership renewal prize drawings
This year, we’ll be offering renewing members a chance to win some great prizes. At the end of every quarter, members who renewed will be entered into a prize drawing for a chance to win a $250 Kokatat gift certificate…
Celebrating 20 years of adventure, stewardship, and community
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail is the product of a great collaboration with communities across the region to create an exceptional paddling trail. This year, as we celebrate the trail’s 20th anniversary, the big idea that inspired our founders to…
Just Add Water offers unique experience for thru-paddlers
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail is excited to welcome Just Add Water Floating Camps as a Class III Business Partner. Located on Rangeley Lake in Maine, Just Add Water is a great lodging option for thru-paddlers and paddling enthusiasts, or…