Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is famous for dramatic, colored cliffs that tower over Lake Superior. While you can absolutely experience these cliffs from the water (and you should), this post will instead be focused on the best hikes you can find in this area. From waterfalls to sand dunes to views …
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore sits along Lake Michigan and offers a lot for visitors. From running down the sand dunes to hiking to Lake Michigan viewpoints to the scenic drive and even more, it’s not hard to find things to keep you busy. If you like hiking and being active, there’s plenty of trails …
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is full of iconic and stunning views of the cliffs of Lake Superior. While there are some great hikes that will take you out to the cliffs and beaches, sometimes it’s nice to just relax and board a boat to show you the iconic sites. Not only that, even if you …
Madeline Island is the largest of the Apostle Islands and the only developed island of the archipelago. This reason alone makes it the easiest of the Apostle Islands for travelers to visit. You can bring your car or bike and explore what the island has to offer from scenery to an interesting history and culture. …
In the far north of Wisconsin, you’ll find the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, which is famous for its red cliffs and dramatic sea caves. Slightly further inland, you’ll find great hiking and loads of waterfalls. Combine these together and you have the recipe for a fun weekend in Wisconsin. This three day northern Wisconsin and …
On my trip to northern Wisconsin, my big goal was to visit the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Along the way, I figured I’d do some hiking at state parks or any other public areas. What I didn’t expect was a series of consistently great hikes throughout the region. So, whether you’re planning a trip to …
On my trip to northern Wisconsin, I visited numerous waterfalls and did lots of hiking. If you’re looking for the perfect combination of these two things, the Doughboy Trail at Copper Falls State Park is the perfect addition to your itinerary. On this fun trail, you’ll pass by three waterfalls and have great views for …
There are some great hikes in northern Wisconsin, but the trail to Morgan Falls and St. Peter’s Dome in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is easily one of my favorites. The hike takes you to the second tallest waterfall in Wisconsin (Morgan Falls) and to an excellent viewpoint overlooking the forest (St. Peter’s Dome). This trail …
On my first visit to Ashland, Wisconsin my friend and I booked an Apostle Islands cruise. The weather didn’t agree and our cruise got cancelled so we never got to see the Apostle Islands up close or the iconic sea caves on Devil’s Island. Four years later, I finally returned to Ashland and the weather …
Pattison State Park is home to Wisconsin’s tallest waterfall. Big Manitou Falls is over 160 feet tall and the viewpoints nearby the falls are beautiful. On the end of the state park, you’ll find Little Manitou Falls. Like the name suggests, it’s the smaller of the two waterfalls, coming in at just 30 feet tall. …
