Outdoors
Wildlife Areas
Experience Wisconsin’s Wild Side
Step into Wisconsin’s world of wildlife, abundant with animals, serene natural settings and aquatic adventures. Bird like a pro, witnessing the memorable migration of sandhill cranes and the mighty flights of bald eagles. Observe elk, black bears and bison from one state park to the next. Take in views together from treetop observation towers. Here, you’re free to let your wild side wander.
Where Wildlife Meets Adventure
Experience an Ecological Wonder
Discover why Horicon Marsh belongs on every traveler’s bucket list. This stunning 32,000-acre wetland — the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the U.S. — teems with wildlife and is home to over 300 bird species. Traverse scenic trails, boardwalks and paddling routes; explore interactive exhibits in the visitor center or board a boat tour at sunset for magical moments with your favorite people.
Serene Sanctuaries
See It All at Sandhill State Wildlife Area
One of Wisconsin’s most epic ecosystems covers 9,000 acres of sandy ridges, marshy wetlands and forested oases. With your adventure crew alongside and your camera handy, you can tour the 14-mile-long Trumpeter Trail and watch American bison, sandhill cranes and bald eagles do their thing. This place is as serene as it gets!
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