Did you know that a unique desert ecosystem exists in the state of Wisconsin? Located just 38 miles northwest of the capitol city of Madison, WI, you’ll find a unique region of the state that is considered to be the desert of Wisconsin. Home to unique plant communities not found elsewhere in the state, Spring…
Along the Wisconsin River, just 35 miles north of the capitol city of Madison, Wisconsin, you’ll find the small towns of Merrimac and Lodi. These two towns provide access to the historic Merrimac Ferry, connecting Wisconsin’s Sauk and Columbia Counties. The ferry operates from April – November each year (weather permitting). It is free and…
The beautiful capitol city of Madison, Wisconsin has endless opportunities for adventure, food, and relaxation. Home to a chain of 5 large lakes, scenic views, cultural events, excellent restaurants, and numerous accessible opportunities for biking, hiking, and paddling, Madison has it all. A main attraction of Madison is the Dane County Farmer’s Market, the largest…
Did you know that the Great Lakes hold nearly 20% of the world’s surface fresh water? Contemplating this volume of water is difficult! For context, if the combined volume of all 5 Great Lakes were spread over the lower 48 U.S. states, the depth of water would be close to 10 feet. As astounding as…
Wisconsin’s largest city, known as “Brew City”, is filled with opportunities for those of every age and stage of life. Home to a population of 563,000 people, residents and visitors of Milwaukee enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, great food, and beautiful views of Lake Michigan, our second largest and deepest Great Lake. Home to Milwaukee…
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula along the scenic southern shore of Lake Superior lies a unique piece of Michigan’s iron ore history. Nestled within the Hiawatha National Forest just west of Munising you will find the crumbling ruins of Bay Furnace. One of only two remaining blast furnaces in the Upper Peninsula, Bay Furnace was used…
Along Lake Michigan’s southern shore, midway between Chicago and Milwaukee in the city of Kenosha, Wisconsin, you’ll find a unique lakefront art exhibit. Kenosha is home to beautiful beaches, a vibrant farmer’s market, small private college, lakefront bike trail, historic mansions, a scenic harbor, and a display of art from artists from across the country.…
Black Cat Alley is a vibrant outdoor art gallery comprised of murals painted by local and visiting artists. Located on Milwaukee’s east side near the Oriental Theater, this one block alleyway is filled with large scale murals, each unique and spectacular in its own way. This unique artistic alley is constantly evolving as artists from…
Along the southern shore of Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula lies an amazing outcrop of ancient volcanic basalt composed of the remnant cooled lava flows of ancient volcanic activity. This amazing outcrop, estimated to be 1.7 billion years old, is located on Presque Isle, a 323-acre peninsula extending into Lake Superior on the north…
The southern Lake Michigan shore is home to beautiful beaches full of unique finds. Racine, Wisconsin’s Zoo Beach is a top Lake Michigan beach to search for hidden treasures, comb for beach glass, fossils, pottery, and other unique treasures. This beautiful stretch of Lake Michigan’s southern shore is a great way to spend a day!…