Final preparations for the race

We called in the experts to make sure the trail is just right for the 4th Annual ILTR. Hope you are as excited as we are. 

The race is near.

Wow!  The 4th annual ILTR is less than two weeks away. We are almost at our 400 runner race capacity and can't wait for another fantastic event. We ran the course this morning, and it is becoming more beautiful with each passing fall day. Here are some photos from this morning's early morning run.  The last three photos explain and depict the Friend's group's most recent work at the park!

Happenings at the lake

FOIL recently completed a bat survey at Indian Lake to help the DNR monitor the area for white nose syndrome. There is also lots happening up by the chapel, including a new bench and fence. Finally, the lake water quality surveys continue. Did you know the lake is only 7.5 feet deep at its deepest point?  Get out to the lake for a hike or run!  The prairies and savanna are in full glory. 

Bat man checking the monitor. 

Last five minutes of light. 

New fence; same great view. 

New bench. 

Lots to love...

at Indian Lake.

Restoring Indian Lake

FOIL recently joined with Dane County water resources and Dave Marshall to restore and reinvigorate the fishery at Indian Lake. This summer we are conducting an extensive lake analysis and planning strategies for bringing the native game fish populations back to prominence. Here are a few photos from one if first workdays surveying fish species. Check back for more details!!

A new trail

The Friends of Indian Lake gather to build a new trail at the park in preparation for ILTR II.  Can't wait!!

Clearing underbrush

blazing the trail -- this adds a second access trail for hikers to get to the South trail and will help runners avoid a bottleneck at the beginning of this year's race.  It's a very pleasant single-track trail -- up the hill.

the trail takes shape -- yes, it adds more incline.

Found this down by the lake - winter's coming, but before we skate, we run Indian Lake

Dusk closing in on the lake

Did you know there are pirates at Indian Lake?

Fall colors are on their way.