NCTA Chief Noonday Chapter

06/01/2026

A Chief Noonday Chapter member has plans to attend the 2026 Buckeye TrailFest taking place on Sept. 10th – 13th in East-Central Ohio (about a 5 ½ hour drive)

She has reserved a cabin and has space for 4 to join and share the adventure and the cost.

If you have attended past “NCTA Celebrations” you know the fun of hiking, meeting new friends and learning more about other parts of the NCT! If you haven’t taken part – this is your chance! Contact Julie at [email protected] to learn more.

06/01/2026

🌲🪚 Chief Noonday Chapter Members Complete Sawyer Training! 🪚🌲

On May 30–31, four members of Chief Noonday Chapter spent their weekend participating in the National Park Service Sawyer Training in Lowell. This intensive 16-hour course covered the safety practices and skills needed to safely remove downed trees and help keep the North Country Trail open and accessible for hikers.

With 14 attendees in the class, Chief Noonday Chapter was well represented! Our volunteers do an incredible job responding whenever a fallen tree is reported along the trail.

📸 Pictured: • Front left: James Mellen • Rear center (plaid shirt): Larry Van Huis (newly retired!) • Rear right: Tom Zavitz • Not pictured: JP Pitale

If you encounter a downed tree or other trail concern while hiking, please help by reporting it at: northcountrytrail.org/the-trail/report-trail-conditions/

A huge thank you to all of our Chapter's Sawyers (chainsaw operators) and Swampers (their safety and support partners) for their dedication to maintaining some of the finest sections of the North Country Trail.

Photo credit: Eric Longman

05/31/2026

🐸 The storybook, “And the Bullfrog Sings” is ready for all to Read and Hike! 🐸

Please sign the Log Book! Park at the corner of Sheffield and Noonan Rds., Hickory Corners, Mi.
Enjoy…

05/30/2026

📆 🥾 Mark your calendars!

The North Country Trail Association is co-hosting the Buckeye Trail Association's TrailFest 2026!

TrailFest will take place from Thursday September 10 through Sunday September 13, at Salt Fork State Park and Lodge.

Registration for TrailFest will be live by June 6, 2026 at the link below.

In 2026, TrailFest will be co-hosted by the Buckeye Trail Association (BTA), the North Country National Scenic Trail Association (NCTA), and the Ohio Recreation Council of Appalachia (ORCA).

05/27/2026

Hike the NCT in Kimball pines!!

Join the Calhoun County Trailway Alliance on Saturday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kimball Pines Park, 1158 East Michigan Ave., Battle Creek, to celebrate the trails that help connect our communities and provide opportunities for recreation, wellness, and exploration 🌿

Take a guided hike, bring your bike or roller blades, and spend the day outdoors with family and friends. Kids can also enjoy games, activities, a bounce house, and a Story Walk from Willard Library.

Bring a lunch for a picnic or grab a sandwich from the food truck. Hope to see you there. 🍴 Find full event information here, https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17pfJSxqfu/

05/26/2026

Trail angels in action! 🌲✨

On Monday, trail angels Joyce and David dropped Tanya Bromley off at Peets Road to begin her 17-mile hike. Not only did Tanya get her miles in, but she also did some serious scouting! She reported back on three major blowdowns blocking the path:
📍 Near Peets Road
📍 South of Hall Lake
📍 Near Circle Pines

Reporting these blowdowns is incredibly helpful. It allows our amazing volunteers to know exactly where to go to keep our trails clear and safe for everyone.

Thank you so much for the teamwork, Tanya, Joyce, and David! Happy hiking! 🥾🎒

05/23/2026

On Thursday, Chapter member Jeanne Beroza hosted CND members and a few friends for card games and snacks at her home. We played for about 1 1/2 hours. No fights broke out, Lots of laughs and smiles.
Who won ? ? ? I think everyone that made the trip!
Our next social euchre afternoon - open to anyone - will be on Thursday, June 18th - 3 PM at the Longman Cottage on Gull Lake. We play for fun! Join in, even if you are a novice - we aren't taking things too seriously. RSVP to Eric at [email protected].