See Melanie In Person (and See Where She’s Hiking Next!)
April 9, 2024
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Hartland Public Library, 110 E. Park Ave., Hartland, Wis.
Talk: America’s Incredible National Scenic Trails
A lively talk about our National Scenic Trail System and what it’s like to hike these 11 wonderful trails.
May 2, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Middleton Senior Center, 7448 Hubbard Ave., Middleton, Wis.
Book Talk: Thousand-Miler: Adventures Hiking the Ice Age Trail
An engaging presentation about the Ice Age Trail’s history and what it’s like to thru-hike this gem.
May 7, 2024
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Delafield Public Library, 500 Genesee St., Delafield, Wis.
Book Talk: 100 Things to Do in Wisconsin Dells Before You Die
Grab a signed copy of Melanie’s book and ask her how she determined the Dells’ best activities and eateries, how to make the most of your visit and more.
June 11, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, 431 W. Center St., Whitewater, Wis.
Book Talk: Thousand-Miler: Adventures Hiking the Ice Age Trail
Grab a signed copy of Melanie’s book, then listen to her lively talk about the history of the Ice Age Trail and the National Scenic Trails System. She’ll also talk about her two thru-hikes along this incredible footpath.
June 15, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Portage Public Library, 253 W. Edgewater St., Portage, Wis.
Book Talk: Thousand-Miler: Adventures Hiking the Ice Age Trail
Learn the history of the Ice Age Trail and our National Scenic Trail System, then hear all of the adventures Melanie had during her two thru-hikes of this incredible footpath.
June 20, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Beloit Public Library, 605 Eclipse Blvd., Beloit, Wis.
Book Talk: Thousand-Miler: Adventures Hiking the Ice Age Trail
Grab a signed copy of Melanie’s book, then listen to her lively talk about the history of the Ice Age Trail and the National Scenic Trails System. She’ll also talk about her two thru-hikes along this incredible footpath.
Spring – Fall 2024
Time: May – November
Location: Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, New Mexico, Colorado
Upcoming Hikes
Follow along as I continue my goal of hiking all 11 National Scenic Trails. In 2024, I plan to return to the Continental Divide, picking up where I left off this year in northern New Mexico, then continuing northbound into Colorado. I will also spend time on the North Country Trail, hiking both westbound from western Minnesota into North Dakota, and eastbound in Ohio.