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North Country National Scenic Trail

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Threading its way across our landscape, the North Country National Scenic Trail (NST) links outstanding scenic, natural, recreational, historic, and cultural areas in seven of our northern States--New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota.


Contact Information

700 Rayovac Drive, Suite 100
Madison, WI 53711
608-441-5610 - Headquarters


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Getting There

By Plane
Commercial airports are located in major cities and regional communities at varying distances from the North Country National Scenic Trail.

By Car
Public roads and highways access the North Country National Scenic Trail at numerous locations.

By Plane
Selected points on or near the North Country National Scenic Trail are accessible by public transportation.

Getting Around
The North Country National Scenic Trail is designed for foot travel.

Weather

Weather varies among the seven states that the North Country National Scenic Trail passes through. Check with local sources for the area that you plan to visit.


Activities

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
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  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Swimming
  • Wilderness Area
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Backpacking
  • Bird Watching
  • Nature Walks
  • Stargazing
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Snowshoeing

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Find Hiking and Biking Trails
If you like to go hiking or biking, then don't forget to get a map and guidebook. Trails.com offers a great service that allows unlimited downloads of trail guides for a small monthly fee. They even have a 14 day free trial. Whether you are looking for day hikes, backpacking trails, mountain bike routes or just short nature stroll, they cover it all. So let Trails.com help plan your next outing.
RV Information
Are you planning on traveling with your RV? If you are, you should check out the Good Sam Club. The Good Sam Club offers discounts on camping, a free magazine subscription and great tips on traveling with your RV. You can also get a free no-obligation RV Insurance quote . Give them a look and enjoy your trip.
Gear Up For Your Trip
Once you have finished deciding where to go, it will be time to gear up. A great place for adventure travel gear is The National Geographic Store. They have all types of maps and guides to help finalize your vacation plans.