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Mountain-Bay Trail Poetry Walk
Where Art Walks in Nature
The Mountain-Bay Trail Poetry Walk is a community arts project that brings poetry, photography, nature, and local connection to the Mountain-Bay State Trail.
In 2026 - its first year, the Poetry Walk featured selected poems and photographs displayed along an approximately 6-mile Shawano-area section of the trail. The installation will not cover the full Mountain-Bay State Trail, but will focus on this local stretch as a walkable outdoor gallery.
2026's theme was Travels, honoring both literal and figurative journeys. Poets and photographers are invited to submit original work inspired by movement, memory, change, place, nature, community, homecoming, and the many ways we make our way through the world.
For 2027, the theme is "Movement." Our lives are never stagnant, whether we are literally moving along a trail, moving our homes into new locations, or moving from one stage of our life to another; movement is an essential part of living. Explore through poetry and photography the joys, challenges, pain, and celebration of movement in our lives.
Selected poems and photographs were posted along the trail. Community members were encouraged to walk the installation during that time, read, reflect, enjoy the artwork, and experience the trail in a new way.
The goal of the Mountain-Bay Trail Poetry & Photography Walk is to create a welcoming, family-friendly experience that celebrates local creativity, Wisconsin artists, community connection, and the natural beauty of the trail.
For questions, volunteer interest, or community support opportunities, contact:
Rosie Rey
920.241.6804
WalkOrganizer@gmail.com
Meet our 2026 Judges & Editor!
2026 Poetry Judge - Tori Grant Welhouse is a Wisconsin poet and writer. Her newest poetry chapbook is Padding Loamy on a Brew of Earth from Bottlecap Press. Her other chapbooks include Vaginas Need Air, winner of the 2020 Etchings Press chapbook contest, and Canned with Finishing Line Press. She also published a YA fantasy The Fergus, winner of the inaugural Skyrocket Press novel-writing contest.
2026 Photography Judge - John Sable / Bold Photos Madison is a portrait photographer, photography educator, and creative director based in Madison, Wisconsin. Specializing in cinematic portraiture and advanced lighting techniques, his work combines technical craftsmanship with emotionally driven visual storytelling.
John’s photography spans performer branding, conceptual portraiture, editorial-insp
2026 Editor - Kim Parsons (New Berlin, WI) co-edited the Fall 2019 Bramble literary magazine and the upcoming 2027 Wisconsin Poets’ Calendar with Sheryl Slocum. Kim's publications include poetry and essays.
Thank You to Our Community Partners
