Senator Carl Levin greets NimblewillNomad while NCTA Director Bruce Matthews looks on (photo by JHY) |
At the Grand Traverse Hiking Club National Trails Day event this morning, NCT thru-hiker Nimblewill Nomad (Eb Eberhart) was welcomed by about 50 people. Everyone gathered at Guernsey Lake State Forest Campground just west of Kalkaska, Michigan.
The club was celebrating the official opening of the connection of the TART and KART trails with a new section of the North Country Trail. Another reason to celebrate the new trail section is that these miles of NCT will no longer be concurrent with the Shore-to-Shore horseback riding trail.
Senator Carl Levin attended the festivities and presented NCTA Executive Director Bruce Matthews with a ceremonial copy of the Omnibus Public Lands Act which (among other things) gives the NCT authority to buy land from willing sellers.
Senator Carl Levin presents Bruce Matthews with a copy of the Omnibus Public Lands Act (photo by JHY) |
After the opening ceremonies participants took part in one of three activities: a hike, a bike ride, or kayaking. A morning in the woods is always great when it is followed by grilled hot dogs, potluck salads and desserts!
Hot dog lunch follows the morning activities (photo by JHY) |
See North Country Trail Gains Willing Seller Authority
See Nimblewill Nomad's Journal
1 comment:
What a great day, Joan! Thanks for helping "wave the flag" for Senator Levin and the rest of the folks attending. Having both you and Eb there--our NCT celebs--made a huge difference!
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