NCTA Laurentian Lakes Chapter

08/24/2026

https://www.startribune.com/frazee-troll-wannigan-regional-park/601880630?utm_source=gift

If you haven't visited Wannigan Park in Frazee, seen the Jacob Everear troll, walked out on the covered bridge, and enjoyed the NCT...you should! Find a map at https://arcg.is/1WSjqH4.

A Danish artist and a Becker County farmer never met, but their work is key to Frazee’s revival.

08/18/2026

You're invited!

08/13/2026

North Country Trail Association

📣 We're hiring!

Matt Davis, our beloved Western Regional Trail Coordinator of two decades, is retiring this fall, so we're in search of the next great person for this role.

This RTC is responsible for a variety of tasks across the three westernmost NCT states: North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. From volunteer management to trail planning to GIS work, a Regional Trail Coordinator is truly a jack of all trades. See more details and application instructions at northcountrytrail.org/careers.

📸 Matt Davis — at North Country Trail Association.

We’re hiring! Western Regional Trail Coordinator: The Regional Trail Coordinator is responsible for furthering the development of the North Country National Scenic Trail within an assigned region. This position serves as the public face and voice that represents the Association locally, and as the...

08/11/2026

Throwback Tuesday? Ten years ago already. 😳

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2016/08/11/national-parks-north-country-trail

The North Country National Scenic Trail is a passion project of volunteers from New York to North Dakota.

07/20/2026

Frazee is a small NCTA Trail Town that is definitely worth a visit. Learn more about it below:

Frazee Trail Town page - https://northcountrytrail.org/our-work/trail-towns/frazee/
Read more about Frazee's history - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frazee,_Minnesota
Find Frazee businesses on Google maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/GsfCiFkiSjGfFhGA8
Learn more about Wannigan Regional Park - https://wanniganpark.com/

07/07/2026

Graffiti on nature, or anything, really, is not appreciated. Please practice 'leave no trace'.

06/12/2026

Today, the LLC Chapter crew completed a re-route of the NCT and a spur trail to a new campsite just east of Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge.

06/05/2026

Blane Klemek, outdoors writer & Regional Wildlife Manager for the MN-DNR wrote a great article about his personal experience on the NCT in northcentral Minnesota. Find the full article at https://www.bemidjipioneer.com/.../blane-klemek-outdoors...