Tags: Ice Age Trail

Education, Interpretation, and Cultural Expression

Education is one of the most valuable resources that the National Trails System has to offer. 2022 hosted a robust array of educational opportunities for both youth and adults helping to foster deeper relationships with landscapes and histories across the nation. The successful youth education…

Conserving Trail Lands and Climate Resilience

Last year, National Scenic and Historic Trails across the US continued to protect land, mobilize communities, and advocate for wildlife, ecosystem health, climate resilience, and Indigenous heritage. Many trail organizations took bold action toward acknowledging the impact of climate change on the Trails System and…

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…

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…

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…

Enjoy a national trail today!

Now more than ever we need our trails, natural areas and public outdoor spaces. Together we can build and improve accessibility and put the national scenic and historic trails on the map and into your home! Every day, the staff of the Partnership for the…

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…

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…