The Great Lakes helped make the U.S. an economic powerhouse. Now climate change, pollution, and invasive species threaten their complex ecosystems.
In the lowland part of the national park, you’ll find an ancient seabed, pushed out of the ocean at the end of the ice age. For geology lovers, try your luck at spotting some fossils in the rock. Those more into birds and marine life, sit by the coast and watch the ocean for pa...
How to find wild adventures across the U.S., from hiking Hawaii’s highest peak to snowshoeing amid Michigan’s frozen waterfalls.
The trail map is constantly being updated and can be found in the files section of that Facebook group. In addition, the Trailforks app has been updated to include a map of all the trails. Be aware that most phone mapping apps do NOT show the trails or only show a few of them. Goog...
For those who have more time on the glacier, book this exciting Langjökulll Glacier Ice Cave Tour from nearby Húsafell. Hop on a modified glacier vehicle for a ride to the man-made ice cave, and check out the ice that’s been in the tunnel since the ice age. You’ll be provided...
Use the map to plan a trip anywhere along theIce Age Floods National Geologic Trail, from the source in Montana and Idaho to the Pacific Ocean, where the flood waters ended their journey. EXPLORE MAPS SHOWING BRETZ'S (AND OTHERS) HISTORICAL FIELD NOTES LOCATIONS ...
Wisconsin: Ice Age Trail Through Devil’s Lake State Park Length: 14.5 miles If there’s one trail that both epitomizes Wisconsin and smashes stereotypes about it, it’s the Ice Age National Scenic Trail through Devil’s Lake State Park. I’ve visited every one of Wisconsin’s 72 counties...
Jim is even more delighted to find an ice cream store near the entrance. We walked, ate, went to the beach. The beautiful path around the water was well used by runners and walkers. The water tap was a place for two couple to gather like the office “water cooler” said Jim. They ...
When skiing on ice, it is crucial to keep edges sharp for better grip and to make smaller, more deliberate turns. Skiers should also reduce speed and avoid sudden movements that could cause them to slip. At what point should a skier consider advancing from green to blue runs?
And that which should accompany old age, As honour, love, obedience, troops of friends, I must not look to have. Yes, of course. We know where this autumnal existence is headed. Even the finest October day contains the seeds of melancholy. The cold and the dark draw near. But if we...