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.…
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…
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…
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…
The 5.6 mile Scuppernong Segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail travels through Wisconsin’s unique post-glacial terrain. Throughout the state, this scenic trail passes through landforms left behind as glaciers receded from southern Wisconsin. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is one of only 11 National scenic trails in the United States. This trail…
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…
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 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…
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 meandering through the state. The Blue Spring Lake Segment in southern Wisconsin is a beautiful hike in any season. The varied terrain of the Ice Age…