Ice Age Trail Alliance - Waushara County Chapter

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

All of the presentations will be done in the area of the Mecan Springs Segment northern terminus parking lot on Buttercup Dr. starting at 9AM. Be sure to bring along a rain coat just in case Mother Nature gives us some much needed rain.
This will be a great day to learn some new skills, share trail stories and enjoy a great Waushara County segment of the Ice Age Trail.
SEE YOU ALL THERE !!

05/27/2026

Celebrate our with a this Sunday June 7, 2026 1PM on the Bohn Lake Segment. https://www.iceagetrail.org/event/2026-group-hike-series-waushara-county-chapter-bohn-lake-segment/

05/21/2026

Celebrate National Trails Day® with an Outdoor Skills Day event! 🥾🌲

Join us on June 6, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. at the Mecan River Segment (Hancock, Wis.) for a FREE morning of outdoor skills learning with the Wautoma Boy Scout Troop 650, followed by a guided hike.

Learn wilderness first aid, orienteering, backpacking, campfire cooking, animal tracking, and more! Whether you're an experienced adventurer or new to the outdoors, this event is for you.

No registration required!

For full event details, visit: https://www.iceagetrail.org/event/national-trails-day-waushara-county-chapter/
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Outdoor Skills Day At the Dispersed Camping Area (DCA), about 1/2 mi. South of Buttercup Dr Parking Lot, the Wautoma Boy Scout Troop 650 is assisting in the training. Some […]

05/18/2026

The Ice Age Trail Waushara Chapter was invited to participate in the Central Wisconsin Trout Unlimited Central Sands Celebration Work Day on May 16th. The habitat work day was on the Mecan River east of 9th Ave adjacent to the Mecan River IAT segment. Excellent weather and a large TU volunteer turnout allowed the habitat improvement goals to be met and exceeded. Carl Mesman was able to meet with TU Chapter leaders, TU members, WDNR Fisheries Mgt staff and other invited environment organization members. Carl informed the group that three of the county segments provide direct access to Premier trout streams and many of the fishers will likely take advantage of this access. Great event that expanded the awareness of the IAT.

05/18/2026

The Waushara Chapter had a display at the Waushara Nature Fair on Sunday. Carl & Julie Mesman were on hand to answer questions and hand out information about the IATA and the county's trail segments. The ability to shuttle hikers by Trail Angels to allow one way segment hikes was one of the most welcomed bits of Information. Chapter events and hiking opportunity information was also handed out to the well attended event attendees.

05/15/2026

Please join us for our May 19, 2026 Chapter Meeting at 6PM. All are welcome! https://www.iceagetrail.org/event/may-meeting-waushara-county-chapter/

Just wanted to remind everyone that the meeting on Tuesday (19th) 6pm at Grimms in Wautoma will focus on the Outdoor Skills Day on June 6th starting at 9m at […]

05/14/2026

Waushara Chapter of IATA Presents Trail Mail - https://mailchi.mp/82093f27cbaf/waushara-county-iata-chapter-event-notice-12755926

05/07/2026

It took only 2 days for Hannah Ricke to blaze through Waushara County heading north for her thru hike to the western terminus in Interstate State Park. Hannah is an accomplished veteran long distance hiker with the Pacific Crest Trail, other extensive thru hikes in the United States and multiple backpack trips in Europe on her resume. As an accomplished oil paint artist, she uses her hiking adventures as inspiration for her art work and writings.
HIKE ON! -Carl

05/05/2026

Central Sands Celebration - May 15-16, 2026 Coloma - TUCares hosting a workday/educational outreach program free on the Mecan River. Contact: [email protected] to learn more and sign up. Location is the 9th Ave. DNR Parking Area (44.04025, -89.44598). https://www.facebook.com/centralsandsregionTU/