See Melanie In Person (and See Where She’s Hiking Next!)

March 11, 2025
Time: 5:15 p.m.
Location: T.B. Scott Free Library, 106 W. 1st St., Merrill, 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.

March 28, 2025
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Matheson Memorial Library, 101 N. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn, Wis.
Book Talk: 100 Things to Do in Wisconsin Dells Before You Die
Learn the history behind Wisconsin Dells’ transformation into a major national tourist destination, plus get tips on how to make the most of your next visit.

April 4, 2025
Time: 10 a. m.
Location: Sun City Huntley, 12880 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley, Ill.
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.

SPRING – FALL 2025
Time: April through October
Location: North Country Trail and Continental Divide Trail
Upcoming Hikes
Follow along as I continue my goal of hiking all 11 National Scenic Trails. In spring 2025, I plan to return to the North Country Trail, heading east from southern Ohio. In late summer/early fall, I’ll jump back on the Continental Divide, where I hope to finish much of Colorado.