Itasca
Moraine Chapter Membership Invitation
"The folks who have a heart for trails find ways to help"
Joan H. Young in "Heart and
Sole"
The North Country National Scenic Trail is a premier footpath that one
day will stretch more than 4,000 miles to link communities and wilderness
areas across seven northern states. Already, more than 1,600 miles have
been completed!
The
Itasca Moraine Chapter
This new chapter, chartered April 2002, is responsible for the section
of North Country National Scenic Trail in the state of Minnesota-between
the Chippewa National Forest and a point within Itasca State Park defined as the
intersection of the Eagle Scout Trail (host trail) and Nicollet Trail. We are dedicated to developing and
maintaining our part of this great project to the highest standards, and
we encourage you to join us in this effort. The Itasca Moraine Chapter
meets quarterly and hosts several organized hikes and work days each
year. Most of the work is done with hand tools. Instruction and safety
issues are well addressed
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Itasca
Moraine Chapter
Trail Building Crew
ready for a winter project
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You
Can Share In This Project
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We are a small group mostly from the Bemidji,
Hackensack, Walker,
Akeley, Benedict, Laporte, and Park Rapids, but we also get assistance
from members of the twin cities Star of the North Chapter and other
greater Minnesota
areas. Our object is to provide support for our section of the North
Country National Scenic Trail. Much of our effort will be devoted to
marking, clearing, certifying, blazing and maintaining the trail. This is
hard work but very satisfying and a chance to participate in great
fellowship with kindred souls. Other very important activities include
layout and planning of new projects, promotion and increased awareness of
our project, and activity planning
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Our President, Carter Hedeen, in a planning session
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Enjoy A Stroll In The Woods
Whether or not you are an active hiker, the North Country National
Scenic Trail offers you a great opportunity to visit and enjoy this great
country of ours. And the trail is right in our own back yard! By
participating in the Itasca Moraine Chapter, you can help get the word out
about the rich resources we have right here in central Minnesota. There is
a place for everyone - active hiker or stroller -who just wants to enjoy
the woods, farmlands, and lakes that the trail passes by. The trail we
build is semi-primitive. There is something about how such a trail just
disappears into the deep woods with an irresistible beckoning.
Your First Step
To be a part of this effort, you will need to join the North Country
Trail Association. The yearly contribution is normally $30 but there is an
introductory special offer of $18. To qualify you need to identify yourself
as a sponsored first-time member. When you register be sure to select the
option to become a member of the Itasca Moraine Chapter and list your
sponsor as Jerry Trout (our president). You will then get notices of
meetings and activities of our chapter.
As a member of the North Country Trail Association, you'll receive these
benefits:
1. A subscription to the association's "North Star" quarterly
magazine which puts our local trail work into the context of the entire
North Country Trail Association's program.
2. The opportunity to join our local Chapter at no extra charge. As a
Chapter member, you'll also receive information about local activities including
hikes, public events, and opportunities to volunteer for the Trail.
3. A 10% discount on all items you purchase from our mail order Trail
Shop.
4. A complimentary copy of the book, Following the North Country
National Scenic Trail, written by Wes Boyd.
5. The satisfaction of knowing that you are contributing to one of the
greatest recreational legacies our generation ever could create for the
future.
6. You will receive the "Call of the North" Minnesota
Quarterly bulletin.
Your Next Step
If you haven't yet done so, visit our website for more information on
the Itasca Moraine Chapter and its current projects and activities. Click HERE to visit our home page.
And Yet Many More Next Steps
Join us on the trail for work, fun and fellowship. We have lots of
activities planned for 2003 and look forward to sharing them with you.
There will be work weekends for trail clearing and marking and meetings
for planning the development of new sections. And, of course, there will
be hiking parties for exploring open sections.
Welcome
We sincerely hope your membership will be rewarding to you. Your
participation will help us all to share in a wonderful contribution to
our area and our country. We look forward to working with you on the
trail
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Jack Gustafson, member, blazing a tree in the Paul
Bunyan State Forest to mark the trail.
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