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…
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,…
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…
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…
The unique and varied terrain of Wisconsin’s Ice Age National Scenic Trail highlights the state’s unique glacial history. One of just 11 National scenic trails in the United States, The Ice Age National Scenic Trail encompasses over 1000 miles and 28 counties throughout the state. Segments that pass through Kettle Moraine State Forest in southern…
Wisconsin’s Ice Age National Scenic Trail is one of only 11 National scenic trails in the United States. This scenic trail encompasses over 1000 miles and 28 counties throughout the state. The Whitewater Lake Segment in southern Wisconsin provides a beautiful setting for a hike in any season. The varied terrain of the Ice Age…
Do you enjoy strolling the shores of the beautiful Great Lakes? Are you an avid beachcomber? Are you looking for great beaches along the southern Lake Michigan shore to search for beach glass, fossils, and pottery? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, look no further than Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha, WI.…
Located on the southern shore of Lake Superior, Marquette, Michigan is the largest city in the Upper Peninsula. Home to 20,000+ residents, this historic city offers vast views of our largest Great Lake, culture, small town charm, great food, and nature. There are abundant opportunities for recreation and adventure. No matter the season or reason,…
From the sparkling lakes and quiet Northwoods pines…to cornfields as far as the eye can see…to the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan…Wisconsin offers scenic views for every biking enthusiast. Whether you’re looking for the quiet peace of the woods, vast stretches of rolling agricultural land, or the cool breezes from Lake Michigan, you’ll find it…
Wisconsin is a state of diverse landscapes. Home to rolling hills, remnant prairies, sparkling lakes, cathedral pines, agricultural land, bluffs and rugged terrain, and shorelines of two of our beautiful Great Lakes, Wisconsin has scenic views in every corner of the state. One of the best ways to enjoy Wisconsin’s scenic landscapes is through biking…