Posts by ICORE secretary
Looey Hikers – Hike Bambiland Road Trail
This week we are going to hike, I think, (bring snowshoes just in case) at the McNutt property in Mercer. They have cleared a beautiful path through their woods. We thank them very much for allowing us to hike there. To get there from Mercer: take County H north out of town by Carow Park…
Read More >Here’s a GREAT REASON to get outside next Saturday, February 17th!
Here’s a GREAT REASON to get outside next Saturday, February 17th! https://felivelife.org/…/winter-tree-identification-walk/
Read More >Outdoor News And Announcements
A new DNR property was purchased along the Nemadji River. / Photo Credit: Matt Davis, North Country Trail Association Property Purchase At the end of 2023, the Wisconsin DNR completed the purchase of a 22.9-acre property to protect 2,800 feet of the Nemadji River, connect a gap between public lands and allow future construction of…
Read More >DNR Parks And Recreation News
What’s Happening In Wisconsin’s State Parks, Forests, Trails And Recreation Areas Winter is a great time to get outside with your family. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR Enjoy The Outdoors With Your Family In Any Weather Getting outside with your family can be challenging with ever-changing weather, wet conditions and limited daylight, but being active…
Read More >CHANGE IN LOCATION OF Winter Fun Snowshoe Event
Please look up our 2/24/24 ICORE event on Meet-up. There has been a change of location due to warming weather and the condition of the Turtle Flambeau Flowage. It will still be a great event with chili and hot chocolate after the hike; we will be hiking a well marked trail at the Lake of…
Read More >Northwoods Land Trust
The Northwoods Land Trust (NWLT) offers permanent conservation services to private landowners in seven counties in northern Wisconsin: Vilas, Oneida, Forest, Florence, Iron, Price and Langlade. Today, over 15,000 acres of land with 83+ miles of shoreline is included in our protection programs. These lands include private conservation easements, as well as conservation areas that…
Read More >Northern Highland – American Legion State Forest:
There are several hikes with great forest and lake views, and you can do them with or without snowshoes. Scope the trails out on the forest’s hiking webpage.
Read More >The Looney Hikers
Our group meets once a week on Wednesdays usually at 9:30am at whatever trailhead we will be hiking or snowshoeing. Generally, the hikes are 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours long. We will hike during the fall and spring seasons from October through March. Snowshoeing will be during winter when and if there is enough…
Read More >The Happy Wanderers
We will take a leisurely hike on the Deadhorse Ruffed Grouse trail, also off of Popko Circle. We will meet at the trailhead at 10 am. Since there is so little snow, we will be able to use the parking lot. To reach the trailhead, this time stay on Cty FF for 5 miles, and turn…
Read More >Looney Hikers – Last weeks highlights and This week’s hike details.
Last week we hiked Deadhorse Ruffed Grouse Trail. There was quite a group of 14, with three new people. Welcome to all! It was a great hike. A bit tough on the legs as there still was some crusty snow to get through. Diane was our guide as she knows this trail extremely well. She…
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