Hiking the Ice Age Trail

One of Wisconsin's unique natural features is an over 1000 mile long terminus, or bottom edge, of a glacier. And along that terminus is the Ice Age Trail.  This trail, one of only 11 National Scenic Trails in the United States, crosses the entire state and has natural beauty that can only be found where the ancient ice left its mark.

Over 1 million visitors hike on the trail each year. Some have even completed the entire route! To date only 600 miles of the trail are marked with yellow Ice Age Trail signs, with the connecting parts usually following county roads and unmarked.  The trail crosses State and County lands as well as private lands. It is a hiking trail only, except where it crosses an existing bike path.

For more information about the Ice Age Trail, it's history, trail maps, events, volunteering to keep up the trail and much more visit The Ice Age Trail Alliance.

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Easy Way to find Outdoor Fun

Visiting a State Park is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. And each park has different amenities and activities for you to enjoy.  So how do you choose where to go?

Now it's easy!  Just head to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website and go to the "Explore Outdoors" page.  Here you find a searchable database of parks, activities, amenities and events. Search by County, by distance from a City, by a Park or Trail name, or by activity.  Then head out for some great outdoors fun.

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The Ice Age Trail

The huge glaciers of the the last ice age 10,000 years ago left quite an imprint on Wisconsin - and you can see it today by following the Ice Age trail.

The Ice Age trail is the terminus, or bottom edge, of the last glacier in Wisconsin. This trail is nearly 1200 miles long in total, although only about 600 miles are actually marked. Because it crosses the entire state, a section of the Ice Age trail probably isn't too far from where you live.

A great family adventure, and a great way to enjoy nature and learn a little about Wisconsin. For more details about the trail, maps, store, and events or to learn how you can volunteer to keep up the trail visit The Ice Age Trail Alliance

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Backpacking and Camping Checklist

Do you like to hike across the countryside? Or stroll through trees and listen for wildlife, then sleep under the stars? Or maybe you just prefer to pitch your tent in the backyard with the kids for a fun family night.

For those who like to hike and camp, here's a great backpacking supply checklist for you that includes just about everything you could need to enjoy your adventure outdoors. This list is printable, and even has space if you can think of anything you need to add. Sample Backpacking Checklist

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Ski by Candlelight

If you like to cross-country ski, the weather lately has been cooperating and many trails have been open and folks have been getting out and enjoying the white winter scene.

This Saturday you can get out and ski at night - by candlelight! Four events are being held around the state so you can enjoy the trails in the tiny firelight glow.

The Lake Kegonsa State Park Candlelight Ski in Stoughton will be January 8th (with a second event February 12th) from 6PM-9PM. Enjoy the 2 mile trail through woods and prairie then warm up by the bonfire. Grills will be available or you enjoy drinks and baked goods provided by the LKSP Friends Group. Sorry, no pets, and a park admission sticker is required.

You can head to Wildcat Mountain State Park in Ontario January 8th from dusk to 9PM for a Candlelight Ski on 1.5 miles of cross-country trail. You'll find a bonfire at the midpoint waiting to warm you, then a cup of hot chocolate when you finish. If you wish to cookout there will be a hot grill and bonfire available. For more fun spend some time looking at the stars through telescopes with Professor Bob Hirschy and John Heasley.

Mirror Lake State Park in Baraboo is hosting a Ski, Snowshoe and Hiking event by Candlelight January 8th (with a second event February 5th) from 6PM to 8PM. They have two 1-mile loop trails which will be lit for the evening, along with two bonfires when you need to warm up. The Friends of Mirror Lake will have brats, hotdogs, goodies, hot chocolate and more available for sale. It's a free event but a Wisconsin State Park sticker is required on all vehicles.

In Delafield ski or hike a one mile candlelit trail at Lapham Peak Unit - Kettle Moraine State Forest on County Road C January 8th (also January 15th and Febrary 12th) from 6PM-9PM. Bonfire and ice skatinga are also offered, and there will be a heated shelter with refreshments. Ski rental at the Evergreen Grove picnic area. A Wisconsin State Park sticker is required on all vehicles.

Keep warm!!

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Do You Like to Hike?

Getting outdoors and walking through nature's beauty is a wonderful way to spend the day, especially now with the wonderful autumn display of colors. But where to go?

MapMyHike.com can show you the way. Check out this fantastic trail resource. Find a new trail today.

You can also check this great listing 238 acres in Clark County and have a property to create your own trails. Many more wooded parcels available BuyWisconsinland.com