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, 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 …
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. …
Amnicon Falls State Park is one of three state parks in northern Wisconsin featuring dramatic waterfalls. While you won’t find the tallest falls in the state (that title goes to nearby Pattison State Park), the waterfalls and hiking trails are still lovely and make Amnicon Falls State Park a great addition to any northern Wisconsin …
When you think of Wisconsin, waterfalls are probably not the first thing that pops into your head. As a lifelong Wisconsin resident, waterfalls aren’t something I associate with the state. But as I planned out my trip to the Apostle Islands and northern Wisconsin, I found myself padding out my trip with stops at waterfalls …
Door County has no shortage of parks and over the course of four weekends, I tried to visit as many as possible. These ranged from state parks to state natural areas to independent nature preserves and more. Throughout all of these parks, Newport State Park stood out as one of my favorites. There are several …
Door County, Wisconsin has no shortage of parks and recreation areas. Within these parks in Door County, you’ll find scenic views, plenty of hikes, wildlife spotting opportunities, and so much more. While I’ve already written a post talking about the best hikes in Door County, I instead wanted to focus on the various parks throughout …
Door County makes up most of Wisconsin’s peninsula that juts out into Lake Michigan. This area is a hub for tourism with its wineries, shopping, good food, and nature. No matter what you like, you’re sure to find something in Door County that piques your interest. That said, this post is all about the best …
