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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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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Weekday Getaway: Wisconsin State Parks

The first in our new series on mid-week travel, here are five great state parks that really stand out away from the crowds.
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Fall in Big Bay State Park

It's been called one of Wisconsin's loveliest North Woods settings: Big Bay State Park on Madeline Island, the largest and most accessible of the Apostle Islands. Yet it remains somewhat unheralded among travelers - for now.
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Governor Nelson State Park

The park is a popular summertime destination, sporting a 500-foot sand beach, bathhouses with solar-heated showers, a four-stall boat launch and a fishing pier, as well as playground and picnic areas.
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Yellowstone Lake State Park

Covering more than 968 acres, Yellowstone Lake State Park has the unique benefit of having very few mosquitoes, thanks to its unique residents.
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National Treasures: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Located along the Lake Superior shoreline, the pristine Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is the perfect venue for a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities.
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Necedah National Wildlife Refuge

Once part of Glacial Lake Wisconsin, the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge consists of more than 43,000 acres of wetlands and open water areas; pine, oak and aspen forests; grasslands; and savannahs, all of which support a rich diversity of fish and wildlife.
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Wildlife Watching & Canoeing at Horicon Marsh

On a peak autumn day, more than 200,000 geese may be in the vicinity of the 32,000-acre marsh at one time.
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Crex Meadows Wildlife Area

Large numbers of waterfowl, such as Canadian geese and sandhill cranes, stop at Crex to feed and rest from April through May during their southern migration.
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Four Seasons of Fun in Wisconsin's Woodlands

In Wisconsin's forests, fun knows no season. Winter, spring, summer, fall -- you’ll find plenty to do here.
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Brule River State Forest

Following the course of northwestern Wisconsin's famed Bois Brule river, the Brule River State Forest offers visitors a wide range of activities throughout the seasons.
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Flambeau River State Forest

Since its establishment in 1930, Flambeau River State Forest has grown by more than 25 percent and now contains more than 90,000 acres of uninterrupted natural beauty and whitewater excitement. Today, this state gem is the second largest property owned by the State of Wisconsin.
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National Treasures

Your love of the outdoors is probably one of the reasons you enjoy traveling in Wisconsin. Similarly, our love of the outdoors has created a tradition of stewardship, conservation and a world of national treasures that have been explored by visitors literally for generations.
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National Treasures: St. Croix National Scenic Waterway

Home to sparkling waters, lush vegetation and tranquil nature-watching vistas, the St. Croix National Scenic Waterway offers some of the most undeveloped territory in the Midwest.
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Southern Wisconsin Camping

Neither of us had roughed it in a tent since our younger days. So early one morning, dew still clinging to his rusty truck, Que and I tossed bins filled with cooking supplies, a tent, sleeping bags, pillows and clothes in the bed of Big Blue Bertha (yes, he named his truck).
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Top 15 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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Top 5 Places to do Nothing

Shakespeare wrote in King Lear, “Nothing will come of nothing.” But we don’t agree. Sometimes doing nothing is exactly what you need. And luckily, Wisconsin is full of places perfect for just plain loafing . . . and loving it! Here are five of our favorites.
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4 Technicolor Road Trips

Fall color may be the reason, but there's so much more for leaf peepers to discover this season along these routes.
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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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