To the Old Oak Tree

To the Old Oak Tree

"Eighty-eight" yelled my 10-year-old son Henry, as he sprung up from his knees in front of the giant white oak stump he had been inspecting. Eighty-eight rings for eighty-eight years. A historica...
The Great Race of Mercy, A Meaningful History Lesson

The Great Race of Mercy, A Meaningful History Lesson

The Serum Run: Pandemics and Toboggans in History  During this time of pandemic, it seems our world has turned upside down. Even though active cases of COVID-19 seem to be decreasing in some areas,...
Warroad Come Together- Apart but still strong

Warroad Come Together- Apart but still strong

We are proud to be part of the digital effort to support other small businesses, share kindness, and gather the community with Warroad Come Together.
Making Family Heirlooms and Memories

Making Family Heirlooms and Memories

Do you have any special heirlooms in your family? Perhaps you have a painting made by one of your ancestors or a hand-sewn quilt made by a great-great-great-grandmother. Handcrafted family heirloom...
Kickstarter Campaign: Rekindle the Simple Joys of Winter
Downhill Toboggans

Kickstarter Campaign: Rekindle the Simple Joys of Winter

Imagine: the year is 1819. It’s getting close to Christmas time and the snow cover already on the ground is getting a fresh layer of big fluffy flakes. The laughter of children echoes through the ...
pull sled for children snow
Child Pull Sled

Your Child’s First Winter Stroller Becomes a Family Heirloom

The wooden pull sled is perfect for kids to use now and as they grow older. It will also be perfect later on, for their little ones as well. We design our pieces to last generations and we would l...
Racing to the Top
Community & Family

Racing to the Top

NTCo just finished building a couple of custom racing toboggans for the 2020 U.S. Toboggan Nationals race in Camden, Maine. 
The Maker Movement
In the Workshop

The Maker Movement

Perhaps you have heard of the Maker Movement. Briefly, it’s the term given to those who are making tech-related items from leftover, used, repurposed, and recycled materials. These folks tinker wit...
north house boat show

Craftsmanship Lives On

A visit to the North Shore is always a special treat. The majestic beauty and serenity are mesmerizing. In this setting, it doesn't take much to imagine what life was like before machines and techn...