Weekday Getaway - WI State Parks

Who said travel is limited to weekends? Getaways during the week come with their own perks. One of our suggestions? Explore Wisconsin's fantastic State Park system.
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It’s a Wild Life

Visit these 6 Travel Green Wisconsin certified nature centers and reserves where the wildlife roam free and protected.
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For the Birds

Inside the 32,000 acres of Horicon Marsh – our nation’s largest freshwater cattail marsh – hundreds of bird species nest and nourish. From egrets to owls, hawks to herons, birds of all kinds thrive on Horicon’s complex and rich ecological web. So if you like Horicon, you’ll love these other Wisconsin birding hotspots.
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Linger in La Farge

Tucked among the rugged coulees of the Kickapoo Valley, La Farge is a gem of recreational opportunities.
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The Trail Ahead

They’re called “ultras,” trail runners who tackle the Ice Age 50, the Kettle Moraine 100 and the Glacial 50 – long-distance races that wind through the state. For the runners, it’s about connections, spirituality and the unending beauty of Wisconsin’s trails.
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The Waterfalls of Iron County

There is something raw in this experience. I am literally standing in the middle of a waterfall and the sound of rushing water bounces off walls of dirt, stone and trees around me, creating a cacophonous song of nature.
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Islands in the Sun: Surprise! They're in Wisconsin

Not only does the Dairy State have its own islands to brag about, but they’re every bit as appealing in their own Wisconsin way.
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Easy on the Environment and No Sticker Shock at Wisconsin State Parks

Wisconsin State Parks are easy on the environment as much as they are easy on the pocketbook.
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5 Cities for Spring

Blooming flowers, migrating birds, splashing waterfalls, even a 100-mile garage sale – these are just a few reasons why you should visit one of these five destinations this spring.
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14 Places to Stop and Smell the Roses, Lilacs and Other Blooming Wonders

Lakes and rivers. Hills and valleys. Wildlife and forests. Wisconsin has an abundance of natural resources. But the list of the state’s environmental assets should also include its public gardens.
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Spring Beauties: 10 Wildflower Walks That Will Wow You

A maple woods carpeted with trout-lily, the tangy smell of fresh earth, the rustling of earthworms slowly tilling the soil; a marsh-marigold standing out against the melting snow; a Jack-in-the-pulpit thrusting up through the earth, alone near a chocolate-dark tree stump—these are some of the visual treats Wisconsin hikers may find in spring.
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Five Scenic Water Drives Enhanced by Snow and Ice

Winter’s icy bluster makes it cold outside, but it also produces spectacular vistas along many of Wisconsin’s favorite scenic drives. Here's a collection of just a few of the great winter drives Wisconsin has to offer.
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Going and Staying Green in Door County

Door County is one of Wisconsin’s top destinations to “travel green.” Five state parks, hundreds of miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, and businesses dedicated to sustainable practices make it an ideal location for anyone.
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A Little Further North: Boulder Junction and Manitowish Waters

If you’re looking for a real North Woods experience, take the time to go just a little farther north to these two small towns. You’ll be glad you did.
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Destination: Spring Green

Glorious views, creative offerings from Frank Lloyd Wright and others, and—oh, yes—the state’s No. 1 tourist attraction make this town’s attractions well worth the climb
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Hudson, Osceola, and St. Croix Falls

I like to visit Hudson during the height of summer, when I can dip my weary hiker's feet into the cooling current of the river. I return in autumn, when its avenues of maples blind my eyes. But there's something extra-special about my winter visits, too.
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