Pottawattamie Conservation plans to create one of the largest public nature areas in the state with purchasing the Mt. Crescent Ski Area and land around it

OMAHA, Nebraska – Some people were mystified by the decision of Pottawattamie Conservation to spend $3.5 million this year to purchase the Mt. Crescent Ski Area as well as the surrounding area.

What exactly is the connection between slopes and conservation? It turns out that the purchase was part of a plan to construct one of the largest public nature reserves in the state, and this plan included the purchase.

After all, the word “Conservation” is right there in their company name, and they take their commitment to the cause very seriously in Pottawattamie County. Now, they have come to the conclusion that the best way to ensure the smooth functioning of the quaint ski slopes is to go into business for themselves and take on this responsibility.

Mark Shoemaker, executive director of Pottawattamie Conservation, stated that “that is always a challenge for us, especially in the Loess Hills.” “We always need to think about that resource first, but then again, the recreation [at Mt. Crescent] is so unique in this in this part of the nation, you have to fly to Boone or Sioux Falls to do skiing so it’s going to be a struggle but I think we can do it. ” We have a good crew that is focused on natural resources, and we also have staff that is knowledgeable about how to run a firm like this.”

There will be upgrades made to the facilities, but this winter’s work will involve more than just a superficial cleaning. The county reports that locals will be able to ski for less money, and there will be more opportunities to ski throughout the week and at night.

Brian Shea, current County Supervisor and previous Mayor of Crescent, spent his childhood within eyeshot of the slopes, where his family has been skiing since 1960.

He invited anybody who were interested to “come up here and observe the quantity of people up here on a freezing winter day.” “That’s a really significant point.”

Pottawattamie Conservation is able to concentrate on its long-term plan, which involves protecting and conserving this essential component of the Loess Hills while also making it more accessible to the general public because it maintains control of the Mt. Crescent Ski Area rather than simply serving as the owner of the property.

Shoemaker stated that they had had an interest in the property at Mt. Crescent for a number of years. “[The Mt. Crescent site has] truly been a piece of property that we have been interested in,” “It’s important because it’s in the globally significant Loess Hills, [and] it’s immediately adjacent to Hitchcock Nature Center, so [eventually] we will be adding trails to connect to Mt. Crescent,” said the researcher. “It’s immediately adjacent to Hitchcock Nature Center, [and] it’s immediately adjacent to Hitchcock Nature Center.”

This connection is what many who enjoy the outdoors have been hoping for, a larger tract of property stretching from Hitchcock that will connect more of the distinct hills and wildlife for people who enjoy hiking, trail running, bird watching, and other types of nature-oriented activities.

They now have the opportunity, over the next five to ten years, to piece together a destination that is more than just a collection of ski resorts and hiking trails thanks to the purchase of a 106-acre site this year and other lands falling under control of conservation organizations.

Shea said that it was incredible that one of the largest parks in Iowa was located so close to the town of Crescent. “This entire stretch between Honey Creek and the ski hills has become a major issue, and the conservation board’s ambition is to make this area a playground that can be enjoyed in all four seasons,” said the author.

In the short run, if we get a little bit more snow this winter, it may make a big difference.

“We want to let people know that the skiing operation is going to be open this season,” Shoemaker said. “We want to let people know that the skiing operation is going to be open.” “We are going to hopefully reduce some rates for the residents of Pott County so that it is more reasonable for them to come out and use the facilities, and we hope to have a better user experience out here for anyone that is coming out.” “We are going to hopefully reduce some rates for the residents of Pott County so that it is more reasonable for them to come out and use the facilities.”