Outdoor Activities in Wisconsin

Cave of the Mounds Blue Mounds Visit our local National Natural Landmark - Open year 'round for guided tours of this beautiful natural limestone cave. Walking tours follow paved, lighted...

Dave's Falls Amberg The park offers a great picnic area, restroom facilities and a playground.

Veteran's Falls Marinette 3 Thunder River waterfalls can be viewed at the scenic day use picnic area. Offers a bridge over the upper waterfall, a pool at the bottom of the falls, trout...

Apostle Islands Kayaks La Pointe Safe kayaks for all ages. Located across the street from Joni's Beach. Kayak from beach, Town Park or Big Bay State Park. Rentals and instructions....

Rock Aqua Jays Waterski Shows Janesville With the beautiful Rock River as their backdrop, watch these talented performers display their pyramid, ballet, jumping and barefoot water skiing skills. You...

Big Smokey Falls Rafting Keshena Wolf River. Rafting with shuttle. Reservations required. The Wolf River is the reservation's largest waterway, winding through 59 miles of Menominee land and...

WinMan Trails Winchester The WinMan Trails are a network of silent sport trails in Winchester. Spanning 1300 acres of private and public land, the trails offer mountain biking, hiking,...

Image for Trollhaugen's Aerial Adventure Park

Trollhaugen's Aerial Adventure Park Dresser Trollhaugen's Adventure Park is an aerial challenge course and zip line park tour. The park provides the thrill of playing on a giant, floating playground....

Rollin Ridge Disc Golf Course Reedsville Three sets of tees per hole (some are currently shared). Pay to play is $5 per player for the day. (Put money in the slot near the door of the clubhouse.)...

Washburn County ATV Trails Spooner Over 100 miles of ATV trails linking to an ever-growing Northwest Wisconsin ATV Trail system, make Washburn County a premier ATV destination. Multiple loops...

Oconto County ATV/UTV Trails Oconto Over 450 miles of connecting trails and routes in Oconto County with the Nicolet State Recreational Trail bisecting the county and acting as a backbone through...

Dead Horse Connector Hayward 9 miles. Tuscobia Trail to Ashland County line.

Image for Heart of Vilas County Paved Bike Trail

Heart of Vilas County Paved Bike Trail Boulder Junction One of the best ways to explore Vilas County is on two wheels, and the Heart of Vilas County Paved Bike Trail System offers riders more than 45 miles of...

Emma Carlin Trail Palmyra This sister system to the John Muir Trail is a bit more out-of-the-way and less heavily used. Recent efforts to harden the surface have made it easier to ride...

New Berlin Recreation Trail New Berlin A 7-mile lineal recreation trail located on the Wisconsin Electric Power Company right-of-way in the City of New Berlin. The New Berlin Trail connects to the...

Audubon Great River Birding Trail Prairie du Chien Following Wisconsin's Mississippi River shoreline, the Audubon/Great River Birding Trail offers birdwatchers vantage points from which to view eagles, hawks,...

Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center Horicon The state-owned, southern third of the marsh (totaling 11,000 acres) is open to the public. Five miles of hiking trails lead from the Education Center into the...

Bald Eagle Watching Prairie du Chien View Bald Eagles from the Prairie du Chien Regional Tourism Center at 211 South Main, Prairie du Chien or along the river on St. Feriole Island. Eagles can be...

Devil's Lake State Park Baraboo Wisconsin's largest state park offers magnificent views from 500-foot Quartzite bluffs overlooking a 360-acre lake. Enjoy lakeshore picnic areas, sandy...

Fort Wilderness McNaughton Fort's Family Camps are an annual tradition for so many. Memories are built, hearts encouraged and families drawn together. Family Camps are designed to...

Kamp Kenwood Chippewa Falls Wisconsin Farmer's Union Kamp Kenwood is located on Lake Wissota near Chippewa Falls and is a state regulated camp with a staff/camper ratio of 1:7. The camp...

Image for Angler's Edge Sportfishing Charters

Angler's Edge Sportfishing Charters Sturgeon Bay Dedicated to bringing the thrill of Great Lakes Sportfishing to you! Come aboard our 36' vessel "Team Albemarle", custom designed for Great Lakes Tournament...

Big Water Charters Algoma Fish aboard the Sea Hawk, a 2005 30-ft Baha Cruiser Sportfish with twin 350 engines, spacious deck, 4 downriggers, radar, locator, GPS, two marine radios,...

C & D Charters Port Washington Experience Wisconsin's best fishing port aboard fully equipped 34ft Sea Ray Sedan Bridge and 41ft Sea Ray Sportfish Sedan Bridge fishing boats. Captain Chad is...

Whistling Straits Sheboygan Open, rugged and windswept terrain defines the walking-only, links-style Straits Course sculpted along two miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. A throwback to the...

Erin Hills Golf Course Hartford Erin Hills features a championship links-style golf course offering five sets of tees (plus two new sets of combination tees) to challenge golfers of all...

The Grind Sports Bar & Grill Reedsburg We have a full menu of burgers, sandwiches, homemade pizza & appetizers. A 151'' big screen for all sporting events is ready for your viewing pleasure. We love...

Image for Dream A Horse - Horseback Riding

Dream A Horse - Horseback Riding Mukwonago Dream A Horse takes you on a beautiful scenic horseback ride in the South Unit of the Kettle Moraine Forest. Imagine the Old West when it was just you and your...

Camp Anokijig Plymouth Founded in 1926, Anokijig has built a rich tradition of offering experiences that will last a lifetime! New friends, positive values, personal growth, great...

Chism Trail Ranch, LLC Merrill Enjoy the peace and quiet of Northern Wisconsin on horseback, when you ride over 500 acres. Boarding, Training, Lessons, Horse Camps and Group Parties also...

Whitetail Woodlands Glidden Enjoy seclusion, privacy and the sights and sounds of nature all at a budget friendly price. Cozy, fully furnished cabin features deck, charcoal grill, walking...

Back Forty Guide Service Phillips Guide service for hunting & fishing most species of Wisconsin game and fish. Hunting with rifle, pistol, black powder & bow. Trapping for wolves....

Image for Lehman's Supper Club & Cocktail Lounge

Lehman's Supper Club & Cocktail Lounge Rice Lake One of Northwestern Wisconsin's finest restaurants featuring the best in hand cut steaks, seafood, ribs, and pasta since 1934 .

Amnicon Falls South Range The falls drop in a graceful series into the Amnicon River. Located within Amnicon Falls State Park.

Image for Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Bayfield Along windswept beaches and sandstone cliffs, visitors experience where water meets land and sky, culture meets culture, and past meets present. The 21 islands...

Copper Falls Mellen The falls drop 40 feet into the Bad River.

Image for University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

University of Wisconsin Geology Museum Madison The Geology Museum provides educational programs for groups of all ages & backgrounds in the many facets of geology, including rocks, minerals, and fossils.

Wildcat Mountain State Park Ontario Located on a ridge rising steeply above the Kickapoo River. The park has 6 miles of cross-country ski trails groomed for both classic and skate skiing....

Peninsula State Park Fish Creek High bluffs and sandy beaches, an 1860s lighthouse, a challenging 18-hole golf course, and professional summer theater performances make this 3,776-acre park...

Shawano Country Barn Quilts Shawano Brightly colored quilts are "blanketing" over 300 barns located throughout Shawano Country. Enjoy a self-guided tour using the online barn quilt locator map.

Door County Trolley Egg Harbor Thirteen Trolley Tours to choose from: Scenic, Lighthouse, Premier Wine, Beer & Burger, Bloody Mary & Brunch, Ghost Tours, Haunted Pub Crawl,...

Gothic Milwaukee Milwaukee After Halloween, we pack up our scary stories and prepare to show our guests the very-merry side of Milwaukee with our Holiday Lights Walking Tour. This...

Chippewa County Trails Information Chippewa Falls Contact for Chippewa County Snowmobile Trails. Phone for maps and trail conditions.

Granite Peak Ski Area Wausau Following the largest expansion in the midwest ever, Granite Peak is bringing Midwest skiing and snowboarding to new heights, with a 700-foot vertical drop; 74...

Wyalusing State Park Bagley 2,700-acre state park overlooking the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. One of Wisconsin's oldest parks. Indian burial mounds, canoe trail,...

Image for 4 Wisconsin Whitewater Rafting Trips for Beginners

4 Wisconsin Whitewater Rafting Trips for Beginners Rafting & Tubing The thrill of water rushing toward you on a hot summer day has plenty of appeal, but the thrill of rushing toward that water in a small rubber raft while...

Image for Best Places to Fish in Wisconsin: Big Sissabagama Lake

Best Places to Fish in Wisconsin: Big Sissabagama Lake Fishing Big Sissabagama Lake is a Class-A muskie lake, making it one of Wisconsin's finest lakes in the area for trophy-sized fish.

Image for Wisconsin Rivers the Best for Canoeing

Wisconsin Rivers the Best for Canoeing Canoeing, Kayaking & SUP Mention canoeing on Wisconsin streams to most folks, and they’ll probably think of the Lower Wisconsin River. But if paddlers want to expand their horizons a...

Apostle Islands - Bayfield Explore the crystal clear water and giant rock formations at the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore as seen on Travel Wisconsin's list of "Wisconsin Places to...

Image for A Fun Day at Cascade Mountain!

A Fun Day at Cascade Mountain! Here's a story of one little girl whose trip to Cascade Mountain won't soon be forgotten.

Image for Amnicon Falls State Park - South Range

Amnicon Falls State Park - South Range Full of multiple waterfalls to see, Amnicon Falls State Park is featured in Travel Wisconsin's list of "Wisconsin Waterfalls."

Wisconsin Outdoors