Located just 30 miles north of Madison, Wisconsin, in the town of Baraboo, you’ll find a true geologic gem. Parfrey’s Glen was the first state natural area ever to be established in Wisconsin, in 1952, by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This scenic glen is part of Wisconsin’s 1.6 million year old Baraboo Range.…
The historic Wind Point Lighthouse is one of the oldest and tallest active lighthouses in the Great Lakes. Located along Lake Michigan’s southern shore in the Village of Wind Point in Racine County, Wisconsin, the lighthouse was constructed and first used in 1880. Standing at 108 feet in height, the lighthouse stands just feet from…
The Military Ridge State Trail is a 40-mile crushed gravel trail located in Wisconsin’s Dane and Iowa Counties. This scenic trail passes through nine communities from Dodgeville, at the western end, to Fitchburg, just south of Madison. The name “Military Ridge” trail was chosen due to the trail forming a divide between the Wisconsin River…
Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine Forest is comprised of five main units, encompassing over 56,000 acres in southeastern Wisconsin. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail, one of only 11 National scenic trails in the United States, travels through Kettle Moraine State Forest. This beautiful trail encompasses over 1000 miles and 28 counties in the state of Wisconsin,…
Wisconsin’s Ice Age National Scenic Trail is one of only 11 National scenic trails in the United States. This beautiful trail encompasses over 1000 miles and 28 counties throughout the state, from hills and bluffs to woodlands and prairies rich with native plants. Dane County, Wisconsin lies within the Driftless Region, (comprised of the northwest part…
If you’re driving along MI-28 between Marquette and Munising in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, be sure to stop at Au Train Beach. Au Train Beach is a scenic, peaceful, and stunning stop along Lake Superior’s southern shore. The beach is located just 30 miles east of Marquette and 8 miles west of Munising. This beautiful beach…
Black Cat Alley Black Cat Alley is a vibrant, expansive outdoor art gallery located on Milwaukee’s east side. Located near the Oriental Theater, this one block alleyway is filled with large scale murals painted by local and visiting artists. The alleyway is constantly evolving as artists from the United States and abroad introduce new murals.…
Winter in Wisconsin Wisconsin is home to a world of amazing winter recreation options. From hikes along the Ice Age Trail, skiing, ice climbing, snowshoeing, tubing, and fat tire biking, Wisconsin has it all. Additionally, the state is home to numerous winter festivals that are worth a visit. If you’re looking for ways to beat…
Wisconsin is home to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. One of only 11 National scenic trails in the United States, this beautiful trail encompasses over 1000 miles and 28 counties throughout Wisconsin. Numerous segment hikes in southern Wisconsin include scenic views, hilly terrain, and native plants. The Eagle segment hike provides a lens into…
Vilas County, Wisconsin | Boulder Junction Boulder Junction is located in the heart of the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. This beautiful region of the state is filled with over 1,300 sparkling lakes, old growth forest, calling loons, endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, and most importantly, Northwoods peace. Winter…