Melanie Radzicki McManus - Hiking America's Scenic Trails

<p>Melanie Radzicki McManus is a freelance travel writer, speaker, and author of <a href= "https://thethousandmiler.com/shop-books-and-photos/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thethousandmiler.com/shop-books-and-photos/&source=gmail&ust=1620495455540000&usg=AFQjCNHJgF0V-zzg114ETSEK2l3_eq_unw"> Thousand-Miler: Adventures Hiking the Ice Age Trail</a>. “I’m also The Thousand-Miler. Someone who hikes a lot – 7,200+ miles (11,587 km) and counting – and wants to inspire and encourage everyone to give it a try.”</p> <p><a href="https://thethousandmiler.com/shop-books-and-photos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thethousandmiler.com/shop-books-and-photos/&source=gmail&ust=1620495455540000&usg=AFQjCNHJgF0V-zzg114ETSEK2l3_eq_unw"> https://thethousandmiler.com</a></p> <p>DESTINATION TIPS</p> <p>Gary: On the Ice age trail - Door County, WI. One of the most visited places in the state. The New England of Wisconsin.</p> <p>Jen: Oceanside, CA <a href="https://visitoceanside.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://visitoceanside.org/&source=gmail&ust=1620495455540000&usg=AFQjCNFqnKrZVibojQtZXc4aiRDUZv_ztg">https://visitoceanside.org/</a></p> <p>Melanie: Whitesands National Park.  Largest Gypsum San Dunes in the world. Get a sled and slide down the sand dunes. Only ten campsites. Sunset changes the colors of the dunes. Otherworldly. </p> <p> </p> <p>Travel tips of the week:</p> <p>Gary –  <a href="http://rerouted.co/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://rerouted.co/&source=gmail&ust=1620495455540000&usg=AFQjCNGGORYQEqEC8Gp6W6xURZSILviK0Q">RErouted.co</a>. Used gear marketplace. Gear for Hiking, Skiing, Snowboarding, and more. </p> <p>Jen – Nature Scavenger Hunt Outdoor Kids Activity</p> <p><a href="https://stuffedsuitcase.com/nature-scavenger-hunt/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "