great_birding.jpg

At the International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, curators sometimes have to perform crane mating dances to get the birds in the appropriate frame of mind.

Bearskin State Trail, Minocqua
 
Details

Situated on a beautiful, clear lake and surrounded by old-growth forest, this 1,000-acre site is ideal for the birdwatcher. Trails, including the -ôAssessors Trail-ö - an historic interpretive trail, lead around the lake and through majestic hemlock and maple/birch hardwood forest. The lake edge is a good place to see and hear Great Blue Heron, loons and ducks. Lost Lake is a Nicolet National Forest Breeding Bird Survey site.


Address

Florence, WI 54121


Contact Information

Voice: 715-479-2827

Amenities and Services All Interests
Directions from Nearest Town/Intersection

From Florence travel west 17 miles on Hwy. 70, then south on Forest Road 2450 one mile, then southeast on Chipmunk Rapids Road one mile, then east and south 2 miles on Forest Road 2156 (Halsey Lake Road) to Lost Lake. Access the campground on FR 3774. Access the Organizational Camp complex on the south side of the lake. Gravel parking lot for 6 cars at the -ôAssessors Trail.-ö