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…
Wisconsin is a state of diverse landscapes. Home to rolling hills, remnant prairies, sparkling lakes, cathedral pines, agricultural land, bluffs and rugged terrain, and shorelines of two of our beautiful Great Lakes, Wisconsin has scenic views in every corner of the state. One of the best ways to enjoy Wisconsin’s scenic landscapes is through biking…
The state of Wisconsin is home to scenic landscapes, in part formed by receding glaciers of the last Ice Age. Rolling hills, remnant prairies, sparkling lakes, pine forests, and agricultural land are common throughout the state. One of my favorite ways to explore the state is by bike on one of the state’s many picturesque rail…
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…
New Life Lavender Farm | Baraboo, Wisconsin Approaching their 10th season, New Life Lavender Farm in Baraboo, Wisconsin offers visitors a unique experience. Enjoy open fields of lavender, 8 acres of wildflowers, farm tours, wagon rides, and a beautiful farm store with lavender-themed gifts and sweet treats. If you are a fan of lavender, love to…
Vilas County, Wisconsin is in the heart of the Northwoods of Wisconsin. This beautiful region of the state is filled with clean lakes, quiet stands of pine trees, calling loons, native wildflowers, and Northwoods peace. There are over 1,300 lakes in Vilas County – one of the largest concentrations of freshwater lakes in the world!…
Have you ever hiked the rim of a volcanic crater? For most of us, the answer is no. Are you interested in exploring an ancient cinder cone volcano by car, or by foot? I encourage you to plan a visit to Capulin Volcano National Monument! Located in northeast New Mexico, this extinct cinder cone volcano is…
Have you ever wanted to immerse yourself in an environment that looks and feels like a foreign planet? To visualize hundreds of thousands of years of geologic time in one place? If your answer is yes, I highly recommend a visit to Great Sand Dunes National Park. Located at the base of the Sangre de Cristo…
Have you visited Michigan’s stunning Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore? Along Lake Superior’s southern shore near Munising, Michigan, beautiful 50-200 foot sandstone cliffs stretch on for over 15 miles. These sedimentary sandstone cliffs are composed of minerals such as iron oxide, copper, manganese, and limonite deposited during the Precambrian and Cambrian periods. As groundwater drips down…
Wisconsin is home to a variety of picturesque landscapes, in large part shaped by the receding glaciers of the last Ice Age. Over the millennia, glacial ice scoured the land, leaving behind unique landforms such as glacial moraines, kettles, kames, drumlins and eskers that dot the landscape. While such glacial deposits are common in the…