"Seventh-grader Grace, her younger brother Wyatt, and their parents travel across Wisconsin following the path of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Along the way, they discover the state's fascinating glacial history and the amazing effects of the glaciers on Wisconsin. The Ice Age Trail is part of the National Trails System that includes 10 other National Scenic Trails. It follows the edge of the Laurentide Ice Sheet, a half-mile thick glacier...

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail meanders across the state of Wisconsin through scenic glacial terrain dotted with lakes, steep hills, and long, narrow ridges. David M. Mickelson, Louis J. Maher Jr., and Susan L. Simpson bring this landscape to life and help readers understand what Ice Age Wisconsin was like. An overview of Wisconsin's geology and key geological concepts helps readers understand geological processes, materials, and landforms.

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The Ice Age Trail Guidebook features more than 100 detailed segment-by-segment descriptions and maps to help you connect with the thousand-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Written for those seeking a wide range of adventures on the Ice Age Trail, the Ice Age Trail Guidebook includes these items and more: A detailed description for each segment along the Ice Age Trail; A map excerpt for each segment from the Ice Age Trail Alliance's popular Ice...

The Ice Age Trail Atlas features more than 100 color, shaded relief-style maps at 1:48,000 scale. In contrast to the smaller map excerpts in the Ice Age Trail Guidebook, each map in this book is printed on an 8.5' x 11' sheet and includes not just the Ice Age Trail route but also suggested connecting routes and a wider snapshot of the area around the Trail. Helpful icons identify parking areas, drinking water sources, restrooms and camping facilities....

The Ice Age Trail Atlas features more than 100 color, shaded relief-style maps at 1:48,000 scale. In contrast to the smaller map excerpts in the Ice Age Trail Guidebook, each map in this book is printed on an 8.5' x 11' sheet and includes not just the Ice Age Trail route but also suggested connecting routes and a wider snapshot of the area around the Trail. Helpful icons identify parking areas, drinking water sources, restrooms and camping facilities....

"Penny is a dog who loves hiking! She hikes on many different trails, but some of her favorite adventures happen on the Ice Age Trail. One particular adventure starts out with an exciting encounter with a porcupine and a dip in the lake. It becomes challenging when the trail is muddy and difficult to follow. Will Penny finish the hike and still love hiking?"--

The Ice Age Trail is a pilgrimage through this remarkable natural and cultural landscape. Written for the day, section and thru-hiker, the Ice Age Trail Companion Guide includes complete description of the entire thousand-mile Ice Age Trail, including connecting roads, trailhead access information, resupply, dining and lodging information at nearby towns.