The Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine is located in southeastern Wisconsin in the beautiful town of Hubertus. Located at 1525 Carmel Road in Hubertus, the Basilica sits perched at 1,335 feet in elevation, one of the highest elevations in southeastern Wisconsin. This gorgeous basilica sits elevated within a gorgeous setting on 435 acres within…
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.…
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…
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 varied terrain is the Kettle Moraine. This beautiful trail encompasses over 1000 miles and 28 counties in the state…
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…
Wisconsin is home to a world of amazing winter recreation options. From hikes along the Ice Age Trail to 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,…
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…
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…