NCTA Arrowhead Chapter

10/16/2026

Check out our October Chapter Newsletter!: https://nmhkt.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/mr/sh/1f8JAEjGcfF85uzNeRsMRxUu5x/1JNTw33H8y_n

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10/15/2026

Your time on the trail can help shape what's next for outdoor recreation in Itasca County.

Whether you've taken one hike or explored trails throughout the county, we want to hear from you. Each survey helps us better understand how local trails are being used and what matters to the people who use them.

Take a few minutes to share your experience.

z.umn.edu/ItascaTrails

10/01/2026

🥾 Spending time hiking in Itasca County this fall?
Peak-season use helps show where hiking plays the biggest role in the county’s trail system.

Take a minute to share your experience:
https://z.umn.edu/ItascaTrails

09/28/2026

09/28/2026

The Arrowhead Chapter of the NCT took advantage of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 26th by enjoying the beautiful fall colors on a 10-mile hike on the North Country Trail north of Remer to Cohasset. Thank you to all who were able to join for the hike! Stay tuned for the upcoming schedule of group hikes in October, November, December and January. :) Amanda

09/17/2026

🥾 Spending time hiking in Itasca County this summer?

We’re helping support the Itasca County Trails Study and encourage our members to participate!

Peak-season use helps show where hiking plays the biggest role in the county’s trail system.

Please take a minute to share your experience:
https://z.umn.edu/ItascaTrails

09/03/2026

Check out our September Chapter Newsletter!: https://sh1.sendinblue.com/alufhbr0clpfe.html?t=1788456941054

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08/31/2026

The Arrowhead Chapter was thrilled to be visited by another hiker who finished hiking the North Country Trail last week! Arthur ‘Tic Toc’ Smolinski finished his hike in Grand Rapids on August 26th!

Fires in Northern Minnesota also necessitated a slight change in itinerary, but he was able to get back on trail to finish his journey in our area!

Tic Toc has thru-hiked multiple long-distance trails and has over 15,000 miles of hiking under his belt! Congratulations to Tic Toc on this amazing accomplishment!

08/28/2026

The Arrowhead Chapter was thrilled to be able to celebrate Tara Atkinson’s completion of the entire North Country Trail on Wednesday! Minnesota isn’t typically the "finishing" point for the NCT, but when Tara reached out to us and asked if we cared to celebrate her accomplishment with her, we showed up in awe!

Tara hiked the eastern half of the trail last year and finished the western half this year! Fires in northern Minnesota caused her to alter hiking plans, but she made it back this week to finish her journey in Grand Rapids!

Tara is an accomplished long-distance hiker, with over 14,000 miles of hiked trail! Congratulations, Tara on this incredible achievement!