April 4, 2019 (Originally published in the 2019 Winter Ridgeline Newsletter) We all know the quote from Margaret Mead, her paean to people who make things happen: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” In that same vein, there’s a […]
SHTA Cancels Trail Clearing Weekends, Hires Beavers April 1, 2019 On Monday, the Superior Hiking Trail Association announced it had decided to cancel its upcoming volunteer Trail Clearing Weekends after hiring a crew of local beavers to take over responsibility for clearing the SHT. “We think beaver crews are the way of the future for […]
March 25, 2019 The First, and Last, to Literally Blaze the Trail For Susan Dolph and Doug Robertson, there was something a bit clandestine about their contracting with the Association to blaze the SHT (paint the blue marks) back in 2006. “Gayle Coyer [executive director at the time] was sort of quiet about it. She […]
Each month, we honor someone who has gone above and beyond to support the Superior Hiking Trail and the Association that takes care of it. Their stories are our… January’s Superior Hero Tale: Carolyn Rock(s) The Superior Hiking Trail travels through eight State Parks between the WI/MN border and the 270 Degree Overlook, and the most visited […]
Interested in Joining the SHTA Board of Directors? If so, the Association welcomes hearing from you. We are seeking new board members to replace those leaving in May 2019. Our Board serves as the governing body of the Association and works closely with the executive director to accomplish our strategic goals. The Board meets in person four times annually. […]