Nearly a Mile of Brand-New Trail!

The push to complete the Ice Age Trail took a step forward during the LaBudde Creek MSC event. Thanks to 101 volunteers who, over 2,030 hours, opened a brand-new ¾-mile extension. This effort was a worthy feat in itself. Still, crews also upgraded two boardwalks, maintained a half-mile of existing Trail, built a new boardwalk, and scouted out another mile of potential new Trail.

It was great to see so many new, cheerful faces swelling our crews. After all, it’s volunteers like you who’ve helped build the Trail into what it is today. Thank you for being mobile, adaptable, and willing to go the extra mile.

For making this project possible, special thanks to:

• The Lakeshore Chapter, especially, Cheryl Gorsuch, Dave Gramling, and Myron Hafele, for their work preparing for the project and for tying up loose ends afterward.
• Mike Strebe, head of the Cedar Lake Association for use of their shed for prep work and storage.
• Pete Tarnowski, Planning and Park Manager for Manitowoc County, for a great basecamp at Walla Hi County Park, and continued support of the Trail.
• Bill Klich for allowing parking on his property.
• Samantha Lindquist, Superintendent, and Joe Giesfeldt, Assistant Superintendent, Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit, for their huge support for the project and gratitude for the volunteers.
• Dolly McNulty for her great job as Camp Chef.
• Mark Ormsby for jumping right in as a first-time Crew Leader Manager.
• Scout Troop 741 for helping us on the Trail and for eagerly eating leftovers back at camp.

Please enjoy the extra distance along the LaBudde Creek Segment – the result of volunteers’ dedication and hard work.

Generous Sponsors of the 2022 MSC Trailbuilding Season include: