National Geographic
Over two decades ago, a group of paddlers established the @northernforestcanoetrail, or NFCT, a connected group of waterways that allowed canoers and kayakers to paddle from New York's Adirondack Mountains to northern Maine. The trail is inspired by ancient routes used by Indigenous communities such as the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and Algonquin people, and later became vital to the expansion of the trade and timber industries in the 1600s. Pictured here is the Browns Tract Inlet in upstate New York—one of over 80 rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds that make up the NFCT. Learn more about what it's like to undertake this 740-mile river adventure at the link in bio. Photograph by @amytoensing
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A remarkable initiative, preserving vital history & natural beauty. The NFCT's connection to Indigenous routes and early trade is a powerful reminder of our shared heritage. Thank you for sharing this important story!
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Interesting ancient route ➰ beautiful perspective
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"Nature’s winding wonders from above—so much beauty and history carved into every curve of this river."
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