![]() ![]() ![]() We've recorded this episode before the COVID-19 pandemic when Melanie was about to start her next long-through hike. She joins us to talk about her journey.As you know, several things are postponed with COVID-19 including this podcast. ![]() Melanie has traveled the world hiking and trail running. On this episode of Wild Wisconsin, I talk with award-winning journalist, author and hiking enthusiast, Melanie Radzicki-McManus. Available now, the Wisconsin native's first book, the Thousand-Miler, is a memoir about her record-setting trail run of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. We at the DNR hope you find this podcast to be a little escape from all things COVID-19. These are unprecedented times as we embrace our new normal. I'm your host, DNR's digital media coordinator, Katie Grant. Learn more about Melanie Radzicki McManus at: Learn more about Wisconsin’s state trails and find your nearest one at your next adventure at : Welcome to Wisconsin DNR's Wild Wisconsin - Off The Record podcast, information straight from the source.Katie Grant: Welcome back to another episode of Wild Wisconsin - Off The Record. Listen in to learn more about Wisconsin’s thousands of miles of trails and the many ways you can use them. On this episode of Wild Wisconsin – Off the Record, Melanie shares her experience hiking in Wisconsin and beyond, plus gives her best tips for getting started. Also weighing in is Brigit Brown, the DNR’s section chief for recreation management, who shares more on Wisconsin state trails. ![]() She also chronicled her journey in “Thousand Miler: Adventures Hiking the Ice Age Trail.” Beyond her adventures in Wisconsin, she has traveled the world hiking and writing. And once wasn’t enough for her – she hiked and ran the trail in both directions. In 2013, author Melanie Radzicki McManus decided to take on the Ice Age National Scenic trail to set a trail running record. State trails are an easy way to start exploring Wisconsin’s outdoors. We’re also fortunate enough to have two of 11 National Scenic Trails wind their way through our state - all of the Ice Age Trail and about 200 miles of the North Country Trail. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spends nearly 1,200 miles winding its way through Wisconsin’s many lakes, river valleys, hills, and even state parks. Wisconsin has thousands of miles of trails that can be used for everything from hiking to snowmobiling – and lots in between. ![]()
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