The Northern Forest Canoe Trail is excited to welcome Mike Lynch as its new Communications and Partnerships Manager, and it is pleased to announce leadership changes to its Board of Directors. Mike joined NFCT’s team in February, replacing Chris Morris, who recently took a job … [Read more...] about NFCT Welcomes New Staff and Board Members
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NFCT Announces 2025 Thru-paddlers
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) has announced the latest additions to its roster of official thru-paddlers. Five paddlers completed the entire 740-mile inland water trail in 2025: Austin Garber of Hermon, Maine; Jonah Vitale-Wolff of Petersburgh, NY; Cassandra Smith and … [Read more...] about NFCT Announces 2025 Thru-paddlers
NFCT Welcomes New Assistant Trail Director
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) has announced the hiring of Nick Hall as its new assistant trail director. Hall has been with the NFCT’s stewardship program since 2024, when he worked as an intern. In 2025, Hall led the Allagash work crew, executing and completing a … [Read more...] about NFCT Welcomes New Assistant Trail Director
Long Lake Paddling Race Set for Sept. 20
Long Lake Long Boat Regatta closes out NFCT race series The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) will close out its 2025 Adirondack Race Series with the Long Lake Long Boat Regatta on Saturday, Sept. 20. Hosted in partnership with Long Lake Recreation and Tourism, the Regatta … [Read more...] about Long Lake Paddling Race Set for Sept. 20
NFCT Continues Lower Locks portage restoration
A professional trail crew and local volunteers teamed up earlier this summer to continue the rehabilitation of the Lower Locks portage trail. In 2024, the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT), in collaboration with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation … [Read more...] about NFCT Continues Lower Locks portage restoration