Posts by ICORE secretary
ICORE Spring Birding
Come with ICORE on a two day exploration of our local bird species and others that are just passing through. John Bates will lead the group on both days. We have selected two amazing locations that are sure to host an abundance of bird life. PLEASE RSVP AT THE ICORE MEETUP Space is limited to 12…
Read More >DNR Parks And Recreation News
DNR Parks And Recreation News What’s Happening In Wisconsin’s State Parks, Forests, Trails And Recreation Areas Rail trails like Military Ridge State Trail are a great option for completing the Happy Little 5K this April. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR Happy Little 5K Trees make us healthier and happier. Return the favor by supporting healthy…
Read More >WORKDAY HIDDEN RIVER TRAIL
ICORE Snowshoe & Lunch
You are invited to join our Wednesday, February 11, 2026 snowshoe, which will be an awesome adventure exploring a new trail in the Turtle Flambeau Scenic Waterway with a lunch hosted by ICORE. We will snowshoe out to campsite A-1 which is only about a 3/4 mile trail. ICORE will provide a yummy lunch with…
Read More >Mercer Bike Trail Expansion Update – October 2025
Mercer Bike Trail Expansion Update – October 2025 Overview: ICORE initiated the Mercer bike trail expansion committee in June of 2022. This committee investigated expanding the current bike trail an additional 9 miles from Carow Park to WinMan Trails creating a 24-mile loop through Mercer, adding to the current 52 miles of bike trail already…
Read More >ADOPT A TRAIL DEADHORSE WORDAY FALL 2025
The trail has not been maintained by ICORE for several years so there are plenty of tasks to be taken care of on the workday. DATE: Thursday, October 9 TIME: 10:00 a.m. and run until about 2:00 p.m., with flexibility for folks to drop in and help as they’re able. OUR MAIN OBJECTIVES FOR THE…
Read More >What’s Happening In Wisconsin’s State Parks, Forests, Trails And Recreation Areas
Tyler Forks Bridge Now Complete The Tyler Forks bridge along the North Country Trail has been completed. The North Country Trail Association is hosting a grand opening celebration on Sept. 27, 2025. Join the Chequamegon and Heritage Chapters of the North Country Trail Association, the Friends of Copper Falls State Park and the Wisconsin DNR…
Read More >Fall Hike at Minocqua Winter Park
Eagle River, WI – Northwoods Land Trust is delighted to announce it will host Hike the Heights at Minocqua Winter Park on Monday, October 6 at 1-3 pm. The event will take place at Minocqua Winter Park in Minocqua, WI and is open to everybody. During the event, guests will hike a 5 km/3 mi…
Read More >Mercer Bike Fest – August 2nd, 2025
ICORE Birding Hike & Paddle Event
Details: Participants will hike 1 to 2 miles on the Deadhorse Grouse Trails within the Turtle Flambeau Scenic Waters Area. Then the participants would paddle about a mile on the Little Turtle River back to the starting point. John Bates will lead the group while they discover birds, and other wonders of nature found along…
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