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.…
Few things in the Upper Great Lakes region are more scenic than a long stretch of Lake Superior shoreline. If you’re in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula driving along MI-28 between Marquette and Munising, be sure to stop at Au Train Beach. This beautiful, remote beach is a scenic, peaceful, and stunning stop along Lake Superior’s southern…
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. With over 30,000…
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 cabin fever, Lake…
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 is one of the most beautiful…
The 9 mile Gibraltar Segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail passes through Wisconsin’s unique post-glacial terrain, providing a close up look at the remnant landforms of central Wisconsin’s glacial past. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is one of only 11 national scenic trails in the United States, encompassing over 1000 miles and…
One of just 11 National scenic trails in the United States, Wisconsin’s Ice Age National Scenic Trail encompasses over 1000 miles and 28 counties throughout the state. The unique and varied terrain of the Ice Age Trail highlights Wisconsin’s glacial history. Trail segments that pass through Kettle Moraine State Forest are among my favorite to…
Wisconsin’s Ice Age National Scenic Trail is one of only 11 National scenic trails in the United States. This scenic Wisconsin trail encompasses over 1000 miles and 28 counties throughout Wisconsin. The Blue Spring Lake segment of the Ice Age Trail in Rock, Walworth, and Jefferson Counties in Wisconsin is a beautiful hike in any…
Are you in search of a scenic hike in the Northwoods of Wisconsin? Vilas County, Wisconsin is in the heart of northern Wisconsin. This beautiful region of the state is filled with sparkling lakes, quiet stands of pines, calling loons, native wildflowers, and Northwoods peace. One of my favorite Vilas County hikes in any season…
The Santa Fe National Forest in New Mexico is home to stunning scenery, vivid blue skies, and an abundance of hiking trails. Each time I visit New Mexico, I am reminded why the state is known as the Land of Enchantment. New Mexico is home to a range of stunning landscapes from high plains and…