Spring is only a week away but that didn't stop the ice from making the first Tyke Hike of 2019 a slippery adventure. Essentially, it was a mixture of hiking and ice skating for the 44 hikers.
Departing from the Evergreen Shelter at Lapham Peak, we headed to the trail by using some newly constructed puncheon provided by some amazing Ice Age Trail volunteers from my home chapter, the Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter.
The traditional stomp at the mini-tower overlooking the pond was a huge hit.
An even more huge hit was the wonderful views and amazing tree uncovered by recent volunteer work. The whole trail is very fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented set of volunteers who work tirelessly to improve the trail.
With the hike's theme being a green party, we searched for green along the way. We found lichen, moss, garlic mustard, and some leaves. I also had a few green-themed prizes for hikers who were able to answer questions about blazes, evergreen trees, and the trail in general.
With a few stops for exploration and natural play, the hike was certainly a preview of an amazing year of nature ahead.
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