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Wisconsin Trail Report

In a collaborative effort with Travel Wisconsin​ , the Office of Outdoor Recreation launched the  Wisconsin Trail Report . A comprehensive solution that provides a tool for destinations and outdoorists, the Wisconsin Trail Report showcases the state's vast trail offerings by bringing together a collection of trail networks all across the state and from a range of land managers including the Wisconsin State Park System, various county and municipal parks, as well as private or nonprofit organizations like nature centers. In one visit to the Wisconsin Trail Report, outdoorists can discover where to go and understand current conditions to prepare for a great day on the trails. 

Using the Wisconsin Trail Report

Utilize this resource to share the knowledge of Wisconsin's trail offerings with your customers, clients, and friends. The map-based report provides general conditions for hiking and biking trail networks, a brief description and photos of the terrain and facilities, as well as the current weather forecast for the area, nearby activities, attractions, dining, lodging. Each report also links to an external partner website where users can find more information about the trail network.​ ​

Becoming a Trail Reporter

The Wisconsin Trail Report is made possible by dozens of volunteer reporters who are a mix of hiking and biking enthusiasts, members of clubs or friends groups, land managers, and destination marketing organizations​. Reporters provide weekly updates on conditions. Interested in adding your trail network to the report and providing consistent updates? Please fill out this brief form​ ​​ .​

In addition to the Wisconsin Trail Report, Travel Wisconsin hosts the Fall Color Report and the Wisconsin Snow Report​ , the top two pages sought out by travelers on TravelWisconsin.com. This collection of reports is an asset for partners wishing to highlight their recreation offerings and provide outdoorists with on-the-ground knowledge to inspire and inform their trips. For more information about participating in the Fall Color or Wisconsin Snow Reports, please email our  Travel Wisconsin colleagues .

Wisconsin Biking and Hiking Report

Enjoy thousands of miles of Wisconsin biking and hiking trails using the Wisconsin Trail Report.

Created by the Office of Outdoor Recreation (OOR) in partnership with Travel Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Trail Report lists current conditions for hiking and biking trail networks throughout the state and includes basic trail descriptions as well as links to additional resources to round out a day on the trails.

No other resource showcases the vast trail offerings in Wisconsin with regularly updated condition reports, so take advantage of this great tool to plan a great time on the trails in your community or for a day trip.     

Note: A trail reporter is needed for every trail network, and OOR is always looking to add more trails to the report. If you would like to help out, learn more and express interest HERE .

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Make Every Day a Snow Day with Travel Wisconsin's Snow Report

MADISON, Wis. (Dec. 15, 2022) – As the snow begins to fall and reveals the magic of winter, discover which trails, runs and hills are adventure-ready with Travel Wisconsin’s Snow Report . The report provides up-to-date snow conditions at downhill ski and snowboarding hills, cross-country skiing trails and snowmobile trails statewide.

The Wisconsin Snow Report uses local, first-hand information from more than 100 reporters throughout the season to keep winter enthusiasts apprised of the trail and slope conditions across the state. The dedicated network of volunteer reporters from visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce, ski hills, snowmobile clubs and state and county park offices makes this resource possible.

“From the first flakes to the last melt, Wisconsin warmly embraces winter. We weave and wind down hills on skis, snowboards and tubes, trek across powder with cross-country skis, snowshoes and fat bikes, and zoom through snow-covered landscapes on snowmobiles,” said Secretary-designee Anne Sayers. “Whichever way you play, the Wisconsin Snow Report delivers all the resources needed to plan a memorable winter getaway.”

The Wisconsin Snow Report is an interactive map offering detailed information on snow conditions, including man-made snow, recommendations for nearby dining, lodging and activities, and a three-day weather forecast.

New to the report this season are additional insights for planning a downhill skiing or snowboarding trip. Click on a ski hill to easily learn whether lessons or night skiing are offered, if food or lodging is found on-site, the availability of tubing and so much more. Enthusiasts of snowshoeing and winter fat biking will also find new filters on the report to locate trail networks specific to those activities.

To learn more about the Snow Report and winter recreation, schedule an interview with a Travel Wisconsin representative through the media contact listed above.

Keep viewers, readers and listeners informed on the recreational snow conditions by embedding the Snow Report on your website. Travel Wisconsin offers a widget displaying a live feed of the report — a great addition for weather stories — that’s customizable to a region or county. To build a widget, visit TravelWisconsin.com/snowreport/widgetcreate

About Travel Wisconsin Travel Wisconsin is the official destination marketing organization for the State of Wisconsin operating under the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. We work to market the state as a premier travel destination while generating greater economic impact for Wisconsin through tourism. Learn more at  TravelWisconsin.com .

Travel Wisconsin Offers Statewide Hiking and Biking Trail Report

With the snow melted and the occasional warmer day, many of us have been itching to get out on the trail. But unless it’s one close to home, it can be hard to know what kind of trail conditions you’re going to find.

A new tool from Travel Wisconsin could help with that.

Like its snowmobile and cross-country skiing reports, the state tourism office now has a hiking and biking trail report.

“It is a long-time overdue to have a trail report like this,” said Let’s Minocqua Visitors Bureau and Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Krystal Westfahl. “We don’t really have summer travel report or a walking, hiking, biking travel report so this particular type of report is going to be essential to help our guests and visitors that are coming to the Northwoods.”

Westhfal will be one of the people updating trail reports. She and the Tomahawk Chamber Executive Director will keep tabs on the bearskin trail.

“We utilize that trail for event planning. We’re really intwined in that bearskin trail, Hiawatha trail just general travel experience. We send a lot of folks to go visit the trailhead here in Minocqua because of all the beautiful bridges,” said Westfahl. “It’s very quintessential to the Minocqua experience.”

Different user groups will be regularly checking trails and updating the report.

The trail report is an interactive map of the state on the Travel Wisconsin website.

You can click on a general area you want to hike or bike, and a couple trail options will pop up.

Trails are rated from poor to good with descriptions of what you can expect on the trail for both conditions and sights to see.

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Nothing beats a sunny afternoon hike with my human and furry companions.

Meandering through restored prairie where native blooms dot the greenscape fills us all with joy. When the trail leads us into town, we enjoy the boardwalk along the rambling creek where trout run.

We also enjoy the quaint coffee shop where I can get my caffeine fix and Dotty gets her doggie treat. Or sometimes we’ll enjoy a beer and a meal by the water’s edge and marvel at all the smiling people passing by.

This little community near the Ice Age National Scenic Trail is a happy happening place because of the valued outdoor spaces and public access to them. The trail attracts visitors who spend their day exploring the area’s natural beauty and looking to build out their itineraries with stops at coffee shops, breweries, gift stores or playgrounds.

But the creation of public trails is no small feat. The small segment of the Ice Age Trail I just described took the cooperation of both public and private partners to bring it to life.

The Ice Age Trail Alliance manages over 80 easements and 120 handshake agreements with private entities granting trail access. To fully complete the development of the thousand-mile footpath, it will take an estimated 1,200 private landowner transactions.

“The Ice Age Trail would not be the treasure it is today without the generosity of private landowners who are willing to share one of their greatest assets — their land,” said Kevin Thusius, director of land conservation for the Ice Age Trail Alliance.

Wisconsin is fortunate to be home to not one, but two National Scenic Trails that draw visitors from near and far.

The Ice Age Trail runs entirely in Wisconsin, and the North Country Trail spans 200 miles across the northern reaches of the state. Beyond Wisconsin, it continues in both directions for a total of 4,600 miles, stretching from Vermont to North Dakota.

Like the Ice Age Trail Alliance, the North Country Trail Association manages hundreds of easements and handshake agreements to ensure trail access. They estimate 20 to 25 more partnerships are needed to complete the route in Wisconsin.

GENEROUS FAMILY GIFT

Thanks to the Thewis family in Mellen, the North Country Trail is gaining an approximately 3- to 4-mile critical link. Steve Thewis, a third-generation landowner, recalled his fondest memories on the family’s property.

“My grandfather settled this land and was a trapper,” he said. “His route was along the Tyler Forks River that passes through the property, and as a kid, I used to ride along in the 55-gallon barrel strapped to the tractor as he drove.

‘“Now, my daughter and I walk it barefoot looking for fish, just like we used to when she was little. We’ve gained so much from it, and we want others to be able to enjoy it, too.”

With the help of the North Country Trail Association and the DNR, Thewis brought his four siblings to the table. The five of them each owned a parcel of their grandfather’s original property, all in one contiguous line where the trail could pass through and connect to public land in Iron County.

It was a process, but everyone had the same end goal in mind.

“Some people are so proud of their land. Why wouldn’t you want to share it with others?” Thewis said.

Bill Menke, retired Wisconsin regional coordinator for the trail association, said the situation with the Thewis family presented a rare opportunity.

“It was a unique scenario to be able to traverse such an expanse of territory with five to seven easements that all lined up simultaneously. It’s almost unheard of,” he said. “The Thewis family has just been great to work with.”

FOR ENJOYMENT BY EVERYONE

As we hike Wisconsin’s trails and soak up all the scenic beauty we can, it is worth appreciating the generosity of private landowners like the Thewis family who share these special places with us.

Outdoor recreation is a leading reason why travelers visit Wisconsin every year, and it’s these selfless gifts, the efforts of volunteer trail builders and the management by organizations and agencies that bring many of our outdoor recreation assets to fruition.

These public-private partnerships help drive the economic activity supporting the livelihoods of Wisconsin residents, when recreationists drawn to protected places purchase gear or plan a full itinerary.

The outdoor recreation industry is multi-faceted, and this robust offering benefits Wisconsin. The Department of Tourism’s Office of Outdoor Recreation is working to ensure the industry has all the support it needs.

So, the next time the trail leads me to a favorite watering hole, I’ll raise my glass to all of the generous people who make these treasured outdoor destinations available to be enjoyed by many.

Anne Sayers is the acting secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, where she combines her love for marketing, organizational management and all things Wisconsin. Find more travel inspiration for your next adventure at Travel Wisconsin .

WISCONSIN TRAIL REPORT

Wisconsin’s thousands of miles of trails provide endless opportunities for scenic views and wildlife sightings. Discover the wonder of Wisconsin’s outdoors on your next hike or bike ride.

Check Travel Wisconsin’s Trail Report for conditions on the trail network before you go.

Here are a few of the state’s many trails awaiting your visit.

♦ Ice Age National Scenic Trail, Lodi segments : Just over 7 miles of trail pass through the Ice Age Trail Alliance’s Steenbock Preserve. Head into the woods to climb the iconic Gibraltar Rock for views of Lake Wisconsin and the Baraboo Hills before passing through prairie, the city of Lodi and into the Lodi Marsh State Wildlife Area.

♦ North Country National Scenic Trail, Brule-St. Croix Chapter : A route to historic waterways, inspiring vistas and whispering pine forests, the trail passes through open prairies and  boglands. Walk in the footsteps of Native American and European explorers, and roam into Wisconsin Lake Country. Pass through Pattison State Park to view Big Manitou Falls, Wisconsin’s tallest waterfall.

♦ Blue Mound State Park : More than 15 miles of off-road, single-track trails with significant elevation challenge cyclists and offer spectacular views of the rocky outcroppings. A steep connector trail accesses the 40-mile Military Ridge State Trail.

♦ Peninsula State Park : In addition to the 12 miles of rugged off-road trails, the park’s Sunset Trail is 9.6 miles of fine gravel and asphalt that accommodates recreational bicycles, wheelchairs and hikers. It traverses Weborg Marsh, cedar and maple trees and cliff communities.

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Time to get outside: There's a new Wisconsin trail report system to plan your hiking and biking days

WISCONSIN — There are countless trails for hiking, biking and exploring all across Wisconsin. And now, there's a tool to help you to discover new ones or check in on old favorites.

This spring, the Wisconsin Department of Tourism launched an interactive trail report map that is similar to its fall color map. The office of outdoor recreation partnered with Travel Wisconsin to bring the guide to life. 

When you visit the map, you can click around to check the conditions on trails in plenty of places throughout the area. This way, you'll be able to plan your time outdoors before you make the drive to the trails. You can also read trail descriptions, check the weather, find nearby activities and local lodging. 

The report gets updates from people who use the trails, land managers, marketing organizations and other groups focused on outdoor recreation to ensure information is up to date.

The map shows trails in plenty of counties, so more people in the Badger State can find their own perfect spot. 

“The Wisconsin Trail Report is a gateway to adventure,” said acting secretary Anne Sayers. “Outdoor recreation is one of the leading reasons people travel to Wisconsin and this will serve as a great resource to understand the general trail conditions in an area as travelers plan a hiking or biking outing throughout our beautiful state.”

The trail report map also shows your photos of some of your favorite Badger State trails. Plus, you can submit your own. Check out some of these samples that Travel Wisconsin and Spectrum News viewers and staff shared with us. 

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Grab the granola. Lace up the boots. Fill the water bottles. Hiking season in Wisconsin is gearing up. Here’s to good views with good company on the trails.

Plan your hiking adventure using the Wisconsin Trail Report

The Wisconsin Trail Report is a comprehensive tool to discover trail networks for your next hiking or biking adventure.This interactive map lets you find the vast trail offerings in the Wisconsin State Park System, various county and municipal parks, as well as private and nonprofit organizations like nature centers.

You can filter the trail networks for hiking or biking, learn about general trail conditions and find nearby options for dining, lodging and activities.The Trail Report recently launched for the season, and it’s maintained by a dedicated group of volunteer reporters providing up-to-date information.

Head to Door County for the start of a grand trail

Head to Door County and trek the first stretch of Wisconsin’s 1,000-mile-long Ice Age Trail. Potawatomi State Park is home to the eastern terminus of the national scenic trail, which zig zags its way through Wisconsin following the edge of the last glacier.

Hike the first 3 miles of the Ice Age Trail until you hit the park’s edge.If you don’t want to tackle the remaining 997 miles, turn back and hit up Potawatomi State Park’s Tower Trail.The path loops through the property and serves up beautiful views from the highest bluff in the park.

Afterward, refuel at Scaturo’s Baking Company & Cafe in nearby Sturgeon Bay.Indulge in freshly baked breads, pastries, pies, rolls and cookies.Or choose something savory like a breakfast dish or the Ultimate Door County Burger made with locally sourced beef and cheese.

Stroll past historic estates in Lake Geneva (Walworth County)

Take in the grandeur of Lake Geneva by going on a hike along the Geneva Lake Shore Path . The famed path allows hikers to literally walk through the backyards of striking, century-old mansions.

The Shore Path circles the entire 21-mile circumference of the lake and is maintained by each of the property owners.This adds a unique touch to the experience as property owners choose their preferred material for the path’s surface.Some segments could be gravel or cement, others are stepping stones or grass.

Since the entire Shore Path would take 8 to 10 hours to complete, consider hiking a segment of it. Then you can make return visits to hike other portions.Stay by the waterside by booking a room at The Geneva Inn .You’ll spend the night in a luxurious atmosphere with all the comforts needed to relax after a day of hiking.In the evening, step out onto private balconies to watch the sun set over Geneva Lake.

Wide vistas at Wyalusing State Park (Grant County)

For breathtaking views, plan a hiking adventure to Wyalusing State Park on Wisconsin’s western border.The state park sits 500 feet above the confluence of the Mississippi and Wisconsin rivers.From on top of the river bluffs, you’ll soak in uninterrupted views for miles.

Wyalusing has 14 miles of hiking trails to choose from, varying in difficulty.One particularly challenging yet rewarding route is the Old Immigrant Trail.You’ll trek along a narrow path cutting through a wooded hillside that’s dotted by large rock outcroppings.

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Wisconsin is home to more than 25,000 miles of top-quality trails that link every corner of the state. Wisconsin has a program administered by the Department of Natural Resources and cooperating counties, funded from snowmobile license fees and gas taxes, to mark and maintain thousands of miles of trails. Much of the field work done under the program is handled by volunteers from local snowmobile clubs.

Unfortunately, there is no statewide snowmobile corridor map available.  Local snowmobile clubs, chambers of commerce, tourism centers, or local governments often produce detailed maps of trails within their area. The  Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs  (AWSC) has  club  information by county  on their Website. We recommend contacting a local club in your area of interest to determine what maps might be available.

Polaris produces a free mobile application called  RideCommand that may be useful to snowmobile riders interested in a mobile solution. Polaris also offers a RideCommand interactive map on their website. Ski-Doo offers a competing product called BRP GO !

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FOREST COUNTY  SNOWMOBILE/ATV TRAIL CLOSURE

All Forest County State funded snowmobile and ATV trails are closed. 

Forest County Ordinance prohibits the use of ATV/UTV’s on all State funded trails in Forest County during this closure. 

For questions, please contact Forest County Forestry and Recreation Department.

Forest County has about 406 miles of state funded trails maintained by five snowmobile clubs including the 100 Mile Snow Safari, Lumberjack Memorial Trails, Black Bear Sportsmen’s Club Trails, Three Lakes Trails and the Tombstone-Pickerel Trails.

Please remember that the Nicolet State Trail, the Wolf River State Trail, and the Valley Trail are the ONLY snowmobile trails in Forest County that are currently open for ATV and UTV use. The Forest County Snowmobile Trail Ordinance currently prohibits ATV, UTV use and motor vehicle use on all other snowmobile trails in Forest County. Snowmobile trails are “ NOT ” open for motor vehicle use or hunting. THOSE DRIVING TRUCKS ON TRAILS ARE SUBJECT TO FINES THROUGH THE COUNTY SNOWMOBILE TRAIL ORDINANCE.

Updated trail condition reports can be found daily by calling the Forest County Snowline at 715-478-2024 or logging onto the Forest County website at www.forestcountywi.com . This website also provides links to local snowmobile clubs which provide daily grooming reports and maps of the Forest County trail system. You may choose to log on to a specific snowmobile club for trail information including the 100 Mile Snow Safari at www.100milesnowsafari.com or Lumberjack Memorial Trails at www.lmtsnowmobiletrails.com or Tombstone-Pickerel Trails at www.tombstonepickerel.com or Three Lakes Trails at www.threelakestrails.com . 

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100-mile snow safari.

Approximately 140 miles of marked and groomed trails through the Nicolet National Forest linking all areas of Forest County.

Website: www.100milesnowsafari.com

Lumberjack Memorial Trails

Approximately 100 miles of trails in central and southern Forest County. These trails link to the 100-miler as well as the Townsend trails.

Website: www.lmtsnowmobiletrails.com

Three Lakes / Brule Trails

90 miles of groomed trails through the Nicolet National Forest linking Northern Forest County to Florence, Vilas and Oneida counties as well as upper Michigan.

Website:   www.threelakes.com

Tombstone-Pickerel Trails

26 miles of groomed trails in southern Forest County with numerous pit stops and resorts as well as providing a link to the Langlade County trail system. 

Website:   www.tombstonepickerel.com

Blackbear Sportsmen's Club Trails

Approximately 50 miles of groomed trails linking the Crandon area north and west to trails in Oneida County.

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 Nicolet State Trail is about 32.8 miles and runs North from Popple River to Carter. 

Wolf River State Trail

 The Wolf River Trail runs from Crandon South towards Langlade County by County Road DD. 

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 The Valley Trail runs along Highway 8 West from Crandon to Mays Bar approximately 6.9 Miles.

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Wausau ultrarunner nabs fastest known time on Wisconsin's North Country trail

An ultra-distance endurance athlete from Rib Mountain set a new record for the fastest known time on Wisconsin segment of the North Country National Scenic Trail.

Andrea Larson traversed the 215-mile section of trail in 3 days, 3 hours and 5 minutes, according to a press release from IRONBULL, a Wausau-based nonprofit organization . Larson is IRONBULL's executive director, which promotes outdoor adventure sports such as trail runs, gravel bike races and adventure challenges that mix paddling, cycling, trail running and orienteering.

She traveled from west to east on the segment, starting near Solon Springs on April 12 and finishing just east of Wren Falls on the border between Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Larson tracked her progress using the cycling, running and fitness app, Strava .

Fastest known times are commonly called FKTs in endurance athletic circles . They are speed records for hiking, running, cycling, paddling and more routes. FKTs aren't formal events; anyone can compete. But there are guidelines that are required for people to be listed as FKT holders.

Her North Country trail feat is the second such record that Larson has achieved within a year. She set the FKT for the Superior Hiking Trail in Minnesota late last summer. Between Aug. 30 and Sept. 5, she completed that 310-mile route in 6 days, 9 hours and 52 minutes.

Read more: Wausau's Andrea Larson sets FKT speed record on the 310-mile Superior Hiking Trail

Here are five interesting facts about Larson's latest record setting effort:

Andrea Larson set the North Country National Trail FKT as an 'unsupported' runner. What does that mean?

Athletes going for FKTs can use various styles, including unsupported, self-supported and fully supported. Fully supported athletes use an extended team to help them along the way, such as preparing food, cheering them on and providing medical attention, as long as the athlete is self-powered on the route. Self-supported athletes can cache items along the trail and accept help from people they may encounter on the route, as long as that help is available to anyone attempting the FKT. Unsupported means the athlete can't accept any outside help whatsoever and must carry food and equipment with them on the effort.

Larson said the pack she carried started at 18 pounds, and gradually lightened to nine pounds as she progressed on the rout. Larson filtered and chemically treated water from lakes and creeks along the trail.

What challenges did Andrea Larson overcome?

Larson said that she had to contend with fatigue and sleep deprivation along the route, which made navigating on the trail difficult. In total, she figures that she only slept about 25 minutes during her effort. As she progressed, she had trouble finding where the trail was under leaves still on the ground from last fall. She said she often relied on gaps in trees to find her way between trail markers.

"After losing the trail several times going into my final night, I worried I'd become frustrated with my progress down the trail as I hemorrhaged time with each wrong turn," she said.

Despite those worries, she felt relief as she finished the trail segment with the record. "Often I was amazed as my body instinctively followed the trail," she said.

What is the North Country National Scenic Trail?

Although Larson's FKT included only the Wisconsin segment of the North County National Scenic Trail , the entire trail stretches 4,800 miles across eight states. It's the longest National Scenic Trail in the country and runs from Vermont in the east to North Dakota in the West. A thru-hiker would traverse through the Green Mountains and the Adirondacks, along shorelines of three Great Lakes and across prairies of western Minnesota and eastern North Dakota.

Larson chose North County's Wisconsin segment, she said, because "being only a couple hours away, it made sense to check out this gem in my home state."

What were some of the stand-out moments for Andrea Larson on her run?

Larson is a highly trained and experienced long-distance athlete, and she has the ability to go what she calls "race mode" and focus on her goals. At the same time, she can enjoy simply being out in nature. She enjoyed things such as frog serenades and spotting more deer and ruffed grouse than she could count. At night, she listened to beavers jumping into remote lakes, and it sounded to her like bowling balls being thrown into the water. Except for her time crossing Pattison State Park, Larson only ran across six other hikers during the entire, time, she wrote in her summary of the run on the FKT website.

The two-time Fastest Known Time record holder is prepping for an Ice Age Trail run.

Larson said the Ice Age Trail, Wisconsin's iconic National Scenic Trail is in her sights for the future, as she gains more experience and confidence in her abilities. The Ice Age Trail is a daunting challenge for thru-hikers and those aiming for fastest known times: It sprawls about 1,200 miles through 30 counties and through some of the state's most rugged landscapes.

Colin Britton holds the current self-supported fastest known time on the Ice Age Trail. He completed his effort in September of 2022 with a time of 24 days, 4 hours, 34 minutes.

Keith Uhlig is a regional features reporter for USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin based in Wausau. Contact him at 715-845-0651 or  [email protected] . Follow him at @UhligK on X, formerly Twitter, and Instagram or on Facebook.

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