https://www.nps.gov/iatr News releases from Ice Age National Scenic Trail. en-us https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/volunteers-needed-for-bio-blitz-at-glacial-passage-area-in-cross-plains-wisconsin.htm Wed, 27 Aug 2025 05:30:00 EST In celebration of the kick-off of activities related to National Public Lands Day, the Ice Age National Scenic Trail invites the public to take part in a Bio-Blitz on Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Glacial Passage Area of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/volunteers-needed-for-bio-blitz-at-glacial-passage-area-in-cross-plains-wisconsin.htm https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/ice-age-national-scenic-trail-print-at-home-junior-ranger-book-now-available.htm Wed, 23 Jul 2025 08:00:00 EST The Ice Age National Scenic Trail has introduced a new Junior Ranger activity book, available for free download on their website. This print-at-home booklet helps families explore the trail's unique history and geology through engaging activities. https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/ice-age-national-scenic-trail-print-at-home-junior-ranger-book-now-available.htm https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/ice-age-national-scenic-trail-plans-prescribed-fires-at-glacial-passage-area.htm Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:38:00 EST The National Park Service Ice Age National Scenic Trail is planning to conduct three prescribed fires, weather and conditions dependent, between April 6 – April 30, 2025, totaling approximately 93 acres near Cross Plains. https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/ice-age-national-scenic-trail-plans-prescribed-fires-at-glacial-passage-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/ice-age-national-scenic-trail-office-and-garage-repaired-by-maintenance-action-team.htm Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:43:00 EST The Ice Age National Scenic Trail office and garage have been rehabilitated with funding from the Legacy Restoration Fund, focusing on stabilizing the historic structures. The Maintenance Action Team performed extensive repairs. https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/ice-age-national-scenic-trail-office-and-garage-repaired-by-maintenance-action-team.htm https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/celebration-to-designate-glacial-passage-area-in-cross-plains.htm Fri, 11 Oct 2024 06:30:00 EST On June 1, 2024, partners of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail celebrated the unveiling of the newly named Glacial Passage Area in Cross Plains, Wisconsin, highlighting the collaborative efforts of federal, state, local agencies, nonprofits, and volunteers. The event featured speakers including Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sarah Rodriguez and Eric Gabriel, superintendent of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, who emphasized the area’s geological significance and the importance of stewardship in preserving Wisconsin’s natural and cultural heritage for this and future generations. https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/celebration-to-designate-glacial-passage-area-in-cross-plains.htm https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/national-park-service-approves-ice-age-national-scenic-trail-re-route-for-rusk-county-wisconsin.htm Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:55:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has approved an Environmental Assessment for an 18.6-mile re-route within the Rusk County Forest for the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Wisconsin. The new route will replace the existing 22 miles of the trail in the county, which currently includes many sections shared with motorized vehicles and nearly a mile which follows the shoulder of a county highway. https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/national-park-service-approves-ice-age-national-scenic-trail-re-route-for-rusk-county-wisconsin.htm https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/2024-05-15-celebrate-ice-age-national-scenic-trail.htm Wed, 15 May 2024 02:00:00 EST Join the National Park Service and the Ice Age Trail Alliance on June 1, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new Cross-Plains segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, followed by a scenic hike and a chance to meet the trail builders at the National Park Service Cross Plains Interpretive Site. https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/2024-05-15-celebrate-ice-age-national-scenic-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/2024-05-06-volunteers-honored-extraordinary-dedication-ice-age-conference.htm Mon, 06 May 2024 12:15:00 EST National Park Service employees of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail attended the Ice Age Trail Alliance’s 18th Annual Conference at the Ho-Chunk Casino Hotel and Convention Center in Baraboo, Wisconsin to honor dedicated volunteers. https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/2024-05-06-volunteers-honored-extraordinary-dedication-ice-age-conference.htm https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/public-comment-period-opened-for-proposed-ice-age-national-scenic-trail-route-in-rusk-county.htm Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:40:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) invites public comment on the proposed re-route of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Rusk County within the Rusk County Forest. https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/public-comment-period-opened-for-proposed-ice-age-national-scenic-trail-route-in-rusk-county.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/three-national-scenic-trails-designated-as-units-of-the-national-park-system.htm Thu, 07 Dec 2023 07:04:00 EST Three national scenic trails have become the country’s newest national parks, raising the total number of existing parks from 425 to 428. The Ice Age, New England, and North Country national scenic trails, all previously established by Congress and administered by the National Park Service as part of the National Trails System, are now also recognized as units of the National Park System.   https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/three-national-scenic-trails-designated-as-units-of-the-national-park-system.htm https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/autumn-trailbuilding-along-the-cross-plains-segment-of-ice-age-national-scenic-trail.htm Tue, 31 Oct 2023 08:50:00 EST Volunteers gathered at the NPS property in Cross Plains, Wisconsin to construct the first official segment of the Ice Age NST on the property. https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/autumn-trailbuilding-along-the-cross-plains-segment-of-ice-age-national-scenic-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/rock_plan_approved.htm Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:31:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has approved a Corridor Plan and Environmental Assessment for the Ice Age National Scenic Trail (Ice Age NST) in Rock County, Wisconsin. The corridor is an area averaging 2-5 miles wide that includes some of the best glacial features in Rock County, hiker support facilities, and existing trail segments. Subsequently, the efforts will begin to work with willing landowners to develop the trail within the approved corridor. https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/rock_plan_approved.htm https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/2023-annual-conference.htm Tue, 23 May 2023 07:46:00 EST NPS presentations during Annual Awards conference of the Ice Age Trail Alliance. https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/2023-annual-conference.htm https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/2023-04-11-rock-plan-released.htm Tue, 11 Apr 2023 10:58:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS), Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and Ice Age Trail Alliance are seeking input on a proposed plan for the Ice Age National Scenic Trail (Ice Age NST) corridor in Rock County, Wisconsin.  https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/2023-04-11-rock-plan-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/iatr-marquette-cpp-approved.htm Tue, 27 Sep 2022 07:50:00 EST NPS APproved Corridor Plan for Marquette County https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/iatr-marquette-cpp-approved.htm https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/2022-npf-grant.htm Tue, 27 Sep 2022 05:47:00 EST IATA has been awarded funds to work with Wisconsin Conservation Corps https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/2022-npf-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/marquette-county-corridor-plan-and-ea.htm Fri, 01 Jul 2022 06:50:00 EST The NPS has released the Corridor Plan for public review through the NPS PEPC system. https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/marquette-county-corridor-plan-and-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/fmp-approved-2021.htm Fri, 19 Nov 2021 07:32:00 EST The NPS has approved a Fire Management Plan for the Interpretive Site in Cross Plains, Wisconsin. The Plan is intended to reduce hazardous wildland fuels to ensure protection of life, property, cultural values, and natural resources. https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/fmp-approved-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/fire-management-plan-and-environmental-analysis-available-for-public-review-august-23-2021-through-september-23-2021.htm Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:45:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input on a proposed plan for the Ice Age National Scenic Trail (Ice Age NST) Ice Age Complex at Cross Plains Fire Management (FMP) and associated Environmental Assessment (EA). The proposed plan addresses vegetation management through prescribed burns on the 161-acre NPS site at Cross Plains, Wisconsin. https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/fire-management-plan-and-environmental-analysis-available-for-public-review-august-23-2021-through-september-23-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/pressrelease6-18.htm Tue, 26 Jun 2018 07:04:00 EST New superintendent selected for Ice Age National Scenic Trail https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/pressrelease6-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/2018-vip_awards.htm Thu, 26 Apr 2018 11:42:00 EST Ice Age Volunteer Received Outstanding Youth Service Award. https://www.nps.gov/iatr/learn/news/2018-vip_awards.htm