Melanie Radzicki McManus is an accomplished through-hiker and distinguished travel writer. She has conquered an impressive lineup of trails, with six major through-hikes under her belt—including the scenic stretches of the Arizona Trail and the historic pathways of the Potomac Heritage Trail. Her journey continues as she aims to complete all eleven National Scenic Trails, sharing insights from her experiences on the ICE Age Trail in her book Thousand-Miler: Adventures Hiking the Ice Age Trail and promoting outdoor exploration in her guide 100 Things to Do in Wisconsin Dells Before You Die.