Travel Green: Wisconsin's Stewardship Legacy
Wisconsin's legacy of environmental responsibility traces back more than a century. It can be attributed to pioneers such Aldo Leopold, the father of wildlife management and Baraboo resident. Or, former governor Gaylord Nelson and his early life experiences in Wisconsin that led him to found Earth Day.
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Great River Road: Taking on the 'Mighty Miss'
This is a girls' weekend that abandons all notions of the spa-pampering getaway. You don't need candles and massage oils to weave your way west to the Mississippi River where the wildlife naturally calms the senses and the water's current reminds you of who's really the boss.
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Wisconsin's state park system is so well-known, so well-publicized, and so widely admired that it may seem impossible that a few individual parks actually don't get the credit they deserve.
Read MoreTravel Green: Bayfield Ecotourism Itinerary
Gracious accommodations, good food and friendly folks - and now, dozens of Travel Green Wisconsin certified businesses - make Bayfield a top vacation destination for those looking for an active, sustainable getaway in a picturesque setting.
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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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National Treasures: Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge
Bordered by the Mississippi and Trempealeau rivers, the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge in Trempealeau is a natural wonderland of spectacular wildlife, sparkling waterways and majestic landscapes.
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National Treasures: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Those who like to breathe in the distinctive scent of fresh pine will find hiking in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest an intoxicating experience. Covering more than 1.5 million acres, the forest is located in Wisconsin’s Northwoods, where dense stands of pine and hardwoods surround thousands of lakes and rivers.
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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Spanning 800,000 acres and parts of 12 northern counties, the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is one of the state's most treasured natural resources.
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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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Wisconsin Waterfalls Video Guide
One of the best parts about traveling is finding the "secrets" that make a destination truly unique. In Wisconsin, you'll find dozens of waterfalls - a sight you don't expect to find in the Midwest. There's a few near Green Bay and you'll find many more scattered throughout the Northwoods. Take the trip through a truly special part of Wisconsin with Yanick Dalhouse and Jerry Huffman.
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Cave of the Mounds Video Guide
There’s a wonderful classroom in southern Wisconsin that is hundreds of millions of years old and is literally changing everyday. Cave of the Mounds is an adventure perfect for travelers of all ages. Take the tour with TravelWisconsin.com’s trailblazers Yanick Dalhouse and Jerry Huffman.
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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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Top 5 Botanical Gardens
Gardens throughout Wisconsin bring peace and natural beauty to hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
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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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