Should property owners be able to excavate ancient burial mounds to check if they contain human remains? The president of the Ho-Chunk Nation explains why he opposes a bill that would give property owners the option to do just that. We also learn what’s new on the Ice Age Trail in 2016, and break down the biggest stories in national politics.
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Outdoors Writer Talks Hiking Ice Age Trail
The warm weather might be throwing a wrench in some people’s holiday plans to go skiing, but while the snow stays at bay, exploring Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail might not a bad second choice, according to an outdoor writer.
The trail stands at a total of 1,200 miles across southern and central Wisconsin and is still growing. It runs through towns across the region, connecting communities with the outdoors and the conditions range from paved pathways to rugged and narrow trails.
“I personally like the Point Beach State Park area over in Manitowoc County, just the forrest there, the hemlocks and the cedars, and the different kinds of wildlife you see there it’s just amazing its so beautiful,” said outdoors writer Rob Zimmer.
The wildlife on the trail spans a wide spectrum.
“Along the trail you could see just about anything. I mean in some sections of the trail you could realistically see wolves or black bears, porcupines, I’ve seen mink and ruffed grouse, and wild turkeys and white tail deer, foxes,” said Zimmer.
The trail itself has largely been accomplished by community efforts.
“Just about the entire trail has been put together by volunteers and the other things that volunteers do are a lot of the activities,” he said.
The website www.iceagetrail.org allows visitors to chart their trips in advance.
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This Week In Washington – December 23, 2015
Harry Enten, senior political writer and analyst for FiveThirtyEight, joins Central Time for our weekly look at the most pressing issues in national politics.
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What's New On The Ice Age Trail In 2016
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is a one thousand-mile foot path across Wisconsin’s landscape. We’ll talk to an outdoors writer about what’s new on the Ice Age Trail in 2016 and about the joys of winter hiking.
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Ho-Chunk President Opposes Burial Mound Excavation Bill
A bill circulating in the state Capitol would allow property owners to dig up ancient Native American burial sites to make sure the areas contain human remains. The President of the Ho-Chunk Nation explains why he’s against the plan, and shares some of the history behind these sites.
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- Harry Enten Guest
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