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Ice Age National Scenic Trail sign features a brown wooly mammoth against a light blue background

Ice Age National Scenic Trail 2021 Highlights

The Ice Age Trail Alliance provided the following highlights for the Ice Age NST during the 2021 calendar year: Conserving Trail Lands and Boosting Climate Resilience In February of 2020 the Ice Age Trail Alliance purchased 46 acres of land at the edge of the…

2020 Ice Age National Scenic Trail Highlights

Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA) OUTREACH Membership — The Ice Age Trail Alliance witnessed an unprecedented number of Trail enthusiasts joining in 2020 with 1,716 new members, while renewal rate remains healthy. The Alliance currently sits at 5,560 members, a 42% increase from January 2020…

2019 Ice Age National Scenic Trail Highlights

Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA) OUTREACH Technology — IATA used targeted ads for its Trailtessa Retreats and trailbuilding efforts, grew its social media following by 16% for a year-end total of over 30,000 followers, and introduced nearly 150,000 individuals to its work through a year-end…

PNTS publishes Ice Age Trail case studies

by Don Owen, Consultant and Case Study Author, Partnership for the National Trails System The Partnership for the National Trails System (PNTS) has published its third case study about national trail protection efforts. “Partnerships, Planning, and Persistence: Collaborative Approaches Aid Three Ice Age Trail Acquisitions”…

Closing Ice Age Trail gaps: Land purchases preserve rare native ecosystems and geological features

by Gary Werner, Volunteer, and Kevin Thusius, Director of Land Conservation, Ice Age Trail Alliance Over the past year or so, the Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA), Dane County, and the City of Madison have collectively purchased 86 acres of land and conservation and trail…

Eric Gabriel selected as Ice Age Trail Superintendent

June 26, 2018 News Release from National Park Service Midwest Regional Office Omaha —​ National Park Service Midwest Regional Director Cam Sholly announced the selection of Eric Gabriel as superintendent of Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Gabriel is currently the Chief Ranger of the North…

Taylor Houghton

Name: Taylor Houghton Age: 21 Current City/State: Whitewater, WI Hometown: Fox Lake, IL Education: Environmental Science at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Trail Represented: Ice Age National Scenic Trail Federal Agency/Nonprofit Employer: Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA) Internship Title: Outreach and Education Intern Scope of Internship: Assist…

2024 National Trails Workshop Call for Proposals Open