NCTA Itasca Moraine Chapter

08/29/2026

Great news! Waboose campsite (that was vandalized a few weeks back) is now ready for camping!

Thanks to our board members who were there to supervise (and we pitched in to help too), those that did the damage came back to rectify the situation. We thank them for that! They did a great job with good attitudes and we are appreciative that they decided to help fix the situation. Amazing job by all!

As a bonus - there is a new bench table by the fire ring to replace the log bench that was damaged. Amazing thank you to Bruce Johnson for that.

08/15/2026

ITM Chapter volunteers (among others) are profiled in the Fall issue of Minnesota Trails Magazine.

08/10/2026

A hiker needs a ride - September 8th from the east side of the Paul Bunyan Forest to the west side - can anyone help?

08/02/2026

Thanks Janice Springer and Byron Knapp for manning our booth at Taste of Dorset today - come visit us for a map, to ask about volunteering or simply get a bit more informed about the trail. Cheers to great hiking!

07/18/2026

Muskie Days was hot but a great time was had by the Itasca Moraine chapter. Thanks Byron Knapp ! You can buy our chapter trail guide for just $15. Let us know if you'd like one!

07/13/2026

Walker is a small touristy NCTA Trail Town on Leech Lake that is definitely worth a visit. Learn more about it below:
* NCTA's Walker Trail Town page - https://northcountrytrail.org/our-work/trail-towns/walker/
* Read more about Walker's history - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walker,_Minnesota
* Read more about Walker on the City's website - https://www.ci.walker.mn.us/
* Find Walker businesses on Google maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/2nwR7pTc3jxmr3Pr7 and check out the Leech Lake Chamber if you want to visit - https://leech-lake.com/
* Learn more about the Chippewa National Forest, which surrounds Walker and hosts 60+ miles of the NCT - https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/chippewa. Walker is home to the Walker Ranger Station.

06/27/2026

Workday on the new spur trail to Deep Lake Co. Park south of Lake George. Thanks to Troop 25 of Bemidji for the help.

06/02/2026

Thanks to Blane Klemek, outdoors writer & Regional Wildlife Manager for the MN-DNR for writing about his personal experience on the NCT in northcentral Minnesota. Find the full article at https://www.bemidjipioneer.com/sports/northland-outdoors/blane-klemek-outdoors-the-north-country-trail-is-an-overlooked-treasure-close-to-home?auth0Authentication=true&__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar

06/01/2026

Guided Hike # 2 on June 6th - see pinned post and RSVP there.

Send a message to learn more

06/01/2026

Hike #1 2026 at Waboose Lake in the books! Janita had a great group, the weather cooperated with sunshine and fun was had by all!

GUIDED HIKE #2
SATURDAY JUNE 6.
OLD HERON ROOKERY

See the pinned post at the top of the page for details and please RSVP in that post.

Happy hiking!