Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Tag Archives: National Scenic Trails
North Country Trail: America’s longest footpath celebrated at national conference in Michigan
By Howard Meyerson LOWELL, MI — If you ask Dave Cornell about long-distance hiking, the 73-year-old Delton resident is unequivocal about its place in life. “Hiking has made a difference. It saved my life. There is nothing like strapping on … Continue reading
Progress linking Appalachian Trail with 4,600-mile North Country Trail
Imagine being able to walk from North Dakota to Maine. Then, if you were really of a mind to, you could turn and hike down to Georgia. That’s the gist of a Washington Post story today that discusses the progress, … Continue reading
Michigan to host North Country Trail national conference
Hikers from across the country will be gathering in Augusta, Michigan near Battle Creek in August for the annual North Country Trail Association conference. NCTA staffers say registration is now open for the August 1-5 event. The NCT is a … Continue reading
North Country Trail Association files lawsuit over New York handling of trail segment
A national hiking group, the The North Country Trail Association, is suing the New York state office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with a local snowmobile group, over a mile of trail built by NCT volunteers that the … Continue reading
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