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Donation Matching Challenge!
We need your help! We have partnered with the City of Prescott to fund $20,000 of the construction costs for a 1/4 mile accessible trail (Segment 2 in the concept plan) connecting the Walnut Circle development with Magee Park's existing paved trail. WESTconsin Credit Union gave us a huge head start to meeting our $20,000 goal with a $10,000 check and a hard-working crew of volunteers who helped clear buckthorn along the trail corridor. Thank you so much, WESTconsin Credit Uni
Israel Haas
22 hours ago1 min read


Thank You, WESTconsin Credit Union
Huge thanks to the volunteers from WESTconsin Credit Union and Coulee River Trails who spent yesterday’s federal holiday clearing a corridor along the new “Segment 3” trail. In addition, WESTconsin Credit Union donated $10,000 toward the construction of an accessible trail that will be built within the next two years as part of a plan to connect Magee Park with the new subdivision at the corner of Walnut and Dexter streets (https://www.prescottwi.gov/m/NewsFlash/Home/Detail/2
Israel Haas
Oct 151 min read


MTB Skills Park Gets a Facelift
What’s going on at Magee Park? We’re making the mountain bike skills course and singletrack trails BETTER! Our lead volunteer Dustin Wing teamed up with professional trail designer and builder Tim Wegner to create a new and improved experience. The new black level challenge loop is almost complete, and a new blue trail connector will allow riders to wrap around the skills course for a smoother, longer ride. Beginner and intermediate tracks on the skills course will provide pr
Israel Haas
Aug 191 min read


Try Out the New Paved Trail
Earlier this summer, contractors completed the blacktop surface to create an ADA accessible paved trail at Magee Park. This work is part of Phase 1 improvements at the park. Coulee River Trails volunteers in partnership with two community planners from the Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program of the National Park Service drafted a concept plan for the park which the city adopted in 2022. A grant from the Knowles Nelson Stewardship fund made it possible to build
Israel Haas
Aug 191 min read


Tour Pine Coulee Nature Preserve
Join Landmark Conservancy and Coulee River Trails for a walking tour of the 73-acre Pine Coulee Nature Preserve in Prescott, Wisconsin! ...
Israel Haas
Aug 9, 20251 min read


Construction Begins at Magee Park
Crews have begun working on the trails and parking lot at Magee Park as part of phase 1 improvements. They are beginning with the...
Israel Haas
Aug 9, 20251 min read


Go with the Flow at Improved Pump Track
Earlier this summer, two of our superstar volunteers Ed Lucas and Jared Schmitz devoted the better part of a weekend to moving 60 cubic...
Israel Haas
Aug 9, 20251 min read


Spot the Pink Dots
Have you noticed the pink dots along the trail corridor at Magee Park? Those mark the trees that will be removed to make way for the new...
Israel Haas
Dec 27, 20241 min read


Blue Trail Is Ready to Ride
The blue trail at Magee Park is ready to ride! This intermediate level trail has a couple of steep slopes and big berms, so only ride if...
Israel Haas
Jun 13, 20241 min read


Double Your Donation Up to $15K
In partnership with Landmark Conservancy, we are excited to offer a special opportunity to double the impact of your generosity. All...
Israel Haas
Apr 27, 20241 min read


Paved Trails Coming Soon to Magee Park
In February of 2022 the City of Prescott approved a concept plan for Magee Park. This concept plan was a collaborative effort between the...
Israel Haas
Apr 27, 20241 min read


Busting Buckthorn for the Blue Trail
Mid March through early April are perfect times to clear buckthorn. We wait until it’s above freezing during the day and before buckthorn...
Israel Haas
Apr 27, 20241 min read


Act Fast before the School District Sells Land
The Prescott School District is planning to sell the 14.6 acre parcel of land that is part of the overall trail corridor proposed in the...
Israel Haas
Nov 13, 20233 min read


We Built It and They Came
About 15 neighborhood kids showed up to try out the new features before we even had a chance to finish. They've been bringing their bikes...
Israel Haas
Oct 16, 20231 min read


Let's Protect Pine Coulee
Thank you to all of you who stopped by our booth at Prescott Daze. We had a great time talking about the future of Coulee River Trails...
Israel Haas
Sep 16, 20231 min read


The Kids Are Back
The goat babies in the photo below were born at Magee Park last year. They’re back this year to battle buckthorn. The electric fence will...
Israel Haas
Sep 16, 20231 min read


Getting Down and Dirty
The City of Prescott public works crew and dedicated volunteers have invested over two hundred hours of collective effort to turn an old,...
Israel Haas
Sep 16, 20231 min read


Pine Coulee Protection Gets Traction
As you may have heard, the Joint Finance Committee recently approved funding from the State of Wisconsin in the form of a Knowles-Nelson...
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Apr 12, 20231 min read


Winter Joy at Coulee by Candlelight
Last January, more than 100 people joined us for our second annual Coulee by Candlelight experience. What a magical night! We had...
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Mar 18, 20231 min read


Buy Cool Gear!
Yes, we launched a new CRT store. Check out the cool gear HERE. Hoodies, hats, and T-shirts—there’s something for everyone. It doesn't have to be holiday season to give somebody you love a great gift. Buy a bunch of great CRT gear today! Every purchase helps us create trails and conserve the unique habitat and history of the coulee region.
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
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