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…
Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park is a grand, expansive destination for travelers in search of a mountain adventure. Throughout the park, there are opportunities to hike, swim, travel scenic mountain passes, observe native wildflowers, and observe wildlife in their natural setting. One of my favorite activities within the park is to observe alpine wildflowers or…
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…
Jefferson County, Colorado is home to many scenic mountain hikes. With over 275 miles of trails, 75 parks, and 58,000 acres of open space to enjoy, there is something for everyone. For a commanding view of Denver, the Continental Divide, and downtown Golden, Colorado, consider a hike on the Galbraith Loop Trail just outside of…
New Mexico’s Santa Fe National Forest is home to clear blue skies, stunning scenery, wildflowers, 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 wide range of stunning landscapes, colorful sunsets, indigenous culture,…
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…
If you’re in search of a scenic hike in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, Vilas County, Wisconsin is home to hundreds of beautiful, varied terrain. Located 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…
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…
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…
The picturesque city of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, in Walworth County, has a rich history, from the time of early settlers to present day. Settlers first arrived in Lake Geneva in the early 1830s, drawn to the area for abundant fresh water and fertile land. The city was first established in 1836, along with a footpath…