Experience the Unique Beauty of Winter at Wisconsin’s Snow Sculpting Festival | Lake Geneva Winterfest

Winter in Wisconsin Wisconsin is home to a world of amazing winter recreation options. From hikes along the Ice Age Trail, skiing, ice climbing, snowshoeing, tubing, and fat tire biking, Wisconsin has it all. Additionally, the state is home to numerous winter festivals that are worth a visit. If you’re looking for ways to beat…

Sunset over Trout Lake, Boulder Junction, Wisconsin

Experience Winter in Wisconsin’s Beautiful Northwoods | Boulder Junction

Vilas County, Wisconsin | Boulder Junction Boulder Junction is located in the heart of the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. This beautiful region of the state is filled with over 1,300 sparkling lakes, old growth forest, calling loons, endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, and most importantly, Northwoods peace. Winter…

View from cedar trees atop Gibraltar Bluff

Explore the Beautiful Sandstone Bluffs of Gibraltar Rock, Wisconsin

The 9 mile Gibraltar Segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail passes through Wisconsin’s unique post-glacial terrain, providing a close up look at the remnant landforms of central Wisconsin’s glacial past. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is one of only 11 national scenic trails in the United States, encompassing over 1000 miles and…

Oleson Homestead at Duffin Road, Ice Age Trail, Walworth County

Enjoy a Beautiful Snowy Winter Hike on Ice Age Trail

One of just 11 National scenic trails in the United States, Wisconsin’s Ice Age National Scenic Trail encompasses over 1000 miles and 28 counties throughout the state. The unique and varied terrain of the Ice Age Trail highlights Wisconsin’s glacial history. Trail segments that pass through Kettle Moraine State Forest are among my favorite to…

View of the pines, Ice Age Trail

Wisconsin’s Blue Spring Lake – Hike the Beautiful Ice Age Trail

Wisconsin’s Ice Age National Scenic Trail is one of only 11 National scenic trails in the United States. This scenic Wisconsin trail encompasses over 1000 miles and 28 counties meandering through the state. The Blue Spring Lake Segment in southern Wisconsin is a beautiful hike in any season. The varied terrain of the Ice Age…

View of Fallison Lake from Fallison Lake Trail, Boulder Junction, WI

Enjoy Beautiful Northwoods Wisconsin | Fallison Lake Nature Trail

Are you in search of a scenic hike in the Northwoods of Wisconsin?  Vilas County, Wisconsin is in the heart of the Northwoods of Wisconsin. This beautiful region of the state is filled with sparkling lakes, quiet stands of pines, calling loons, native wildflowers, and Northwoods peace. One of my favorite Vilas County hikes in…

Aspen leaf from the Santa Fe National Forest, Norski Trail

New Mexico’s Beautiful Alpine Escape | Santa Fe National Forest – Norski Trail

The Santa Fe National Forest in New Mexico is home to stunning scenery, vivid blue skies, and an abundance of hiking trails. Each time I visit New Mexico, I am reminded why the state is known as the Land of Enchantment. New Mexico is home to a range of stunning landscapes from high plains and…

View from the Tumbled Rocks Trail, Devil's Lake State Park

Experience Baraboo, Wisconsin’s Beautiful Scenery | Devil’s Lake State Park

The Upper Midwest is home to thousands of picturesque trails that represent the scenic and varied landscapes of the region. Devil’s Lake State Park in Baraboo, Wisconsin is a top hiking destination to enjoy the cooling temperatures and changing fall colors. Home to 29 miles of hiking trails of rolling to rugged terrain, Devil’s Lake…

View from the Heart of Vilas County Trail

Explore Wisconsin’s Beautiful Bike Trails | Discover the State’s Varied Scenery

From the sparkling lakes and quiet Northwoods pines…to cornfields as far as the eye can see…to the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan…Wisconsin offers scenic views for every biking enthusiast.  Whether you’re looking for the quiet peace of the woods, vast stretches of rolling agricultural land, or the cool breezes from Lake Michigan, you’ll find it…

View from Crater Rim Trail

Explore the Beauty of Capulin Volcano National Monument, New Mexico

Have you ever hiked the rim of a volcanic crater?  For most of us, the answer is no. Are you interested in exploring an ancient cinder cone volcano by car, or by foot?  You should definitely plan a trip to Capulin Volcano National Monument!  Located in northeast New Mexico, this extinct cinder cone volcano is…