Wisconsin’s Ice Age National Scenic Trail is one of only 11 National scenic trails in the United States. The varied terrain of the Ice Age Trail highlights Wisconsin’s unique glacial history. This scenic trail encompasses over 1000 miles and 28 counties throughout Wisconsin. Among the more scenic segment hikes in southern Wisconsin, the Whitewater Lake…
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 is…
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…
Do you enjoy strolling the shores of the beautiful Great Lakes? Are you an avid beachcomber? Are you looking for great beaches along the southern Lake Michigan shore to search for beach glass, fossils, and pottery? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, look no further than Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha, WI. From an…
Located on the southern shore of Lake Superior, Marquette, Michigan is the largest city in the Upper Peninsula. Home to 20,000+ residents, this historic city offers vast views of our largest Great Lake, culture, small town charm, great food, and nature. There are abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation and adventure. No matter the season or…
The Upper Midwest is home to thousands of picturesque trails that represent the scenic and varied landscapes of the region. Devil’s Lake State Park in Baraboo, Wisconsin is a top hiking destination to enjoy the cooling temperatures and changing fall colors. Home to 29 miles of hiking trails of rolling to rugged terrain, Devil’s Lake…
Illinois is home to picturesque Midwestern landscapes. Known as the Land of Lincoln and the Prairie State, Illinois is generally known for its agricultural land and gently rolling landscapes. However, Illinois is also home to a wide diversity of landscapes, from savannas and oak woodlands and wetlands and remnant prairies. The Des Plaines River Trail provides…
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…