Tags: Ice Age Trail Alliance
Thru-Hiking and Covid-19: Ice Age Trail
by Luke Kloberdanz, Director of Philanthropy, Ice Age Trail Alliance For all trail organizations nationwide, 2020 provided more twists and turns than a series of switchback climbs. With thousands turning to trails for mental and physical health, our organizations faced unprecedented pressures. Naturally, determining whether…
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…
2020 Reflections: Elena Medaras – IATA
by Elena Medaras, Communications Support Specialist – Ice Age Trail Alliance One year ago, I was a National Trails System newbie. My investment in National Trails – like any hobby, passion, or even obsession – began with simple curiosity. Equipped with enthusiasm for outdoor recreation…
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…
Ice Age NST: 2018 Highlights
Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA) OUTREACH Celebrated 60 years of IATA supporting the trail. More than 300 community members and volunteers gathered in August at Ice Age Trail Days in Cross Plains, WI, both the headquarters of the Ice Age Trail Alliance and a designated…
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…
Ice Age NST 2017 Highlights
Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA) OUTREACH Saunters — Youth program expanded to 16 districts. Educators Summit — Third annual event was held with 44 participants. Trail Communities — There are now 12 Trail Communities along the Ice Age NST. Trailtessa — Six events were scheduled…
