DOOR COUNTY (WLUK) — With thousands of miles of pathways out there, Saturday’s National Trails Day is a celebration across the country.

“National Trails Day is really just a way to promote getting outdoors again, and maybe engaging in a new activity. The highlight of National Trails Day is really trails. So the encouragement there is to get out, and maybe walk a trail. hike a trail,” said Erin Brown Stender, Potawatomi State Park Superintendent.

“The Ice Age Trail is both a state, and national scenic trail. And Potawatomi State Park is fortunate enough to host the eastern end of that trail,” she said.

Erin Brown Stender say the eastern terminus marks the beginning or end of the journey.

“The whole trail is over a thousand miles long. It goes all throughout the state of Wisconsin, and ends up at Interstate Park, over on the western part of the state,” she said.

The Ice Age Trail is part of a 10 mile system at the park.

“Everything from a section of flat paved trail that runs through the picnic area on the south shoreline. And then everything up to something that’s a little more rugged, and more natural terrain,” she said.

About 60 miles to the south in Two Rivers, Woodland Dunes Nature Center Communications Coordinator Nancy Nabak says the 1,500-acre site should be popular, on National Trails Day.

“We will be offering four guided-hikes throughout the day. If you wanted somebody to kind of tell you maybe what birds are singing, what kind of plants we’ve got here. And we also will be having some prizes for people who participate, and have a nice drawing,” said Nancy Nabak, Woodland Dunes Nature Center Communications Coordinator.

Nabak says people are able to explore at their own pace.

“Get out. We’re into summer now. And it’s beautiful. And we’ve been waiting for this,” she said.

Back at Potawatomi State Park, a section of the Tower Trail has a new dolomite limestone staircase. Erin Brown Stender says it’s a hit with hikers.

“That new trail is just really scenic, and really enjoyable to get out on. So I encourage everybody to come out, and check it out,” she said.

Saturday marks the 32nd Annual National Trials Day.