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

Northwoods Wisconsin Peak Fall Color | Fallison Lake Nature Trail

Are you in search of a scenic hike in the Northwoods of Wisconsin?  Are you planning your visit around peak Fall color? 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…

Aspen leaf from the Santa Fe National Forest, Norski Trail (September 2022).

Santa Fe National Forest’s Norski Trail | A Scenic Alpine Escape

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

Hike the Bluffs of Baraboo, Wisconsin | Devil’s Lake State Park

Are you in search of scenic hiking destinations for fall?  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…

Native Michigan Lily, Des Plaines River Trail

Guide to the Des Plaines River Trail | Lake County, Illinois

Illinois is home to picturesque Midwestern landscapes. Known as the Land of Lincoln and the Prairie State, Illinois is generally known for its agricultural land and gently rolling landscapes. However, Illinois is also home to a wide diversity of landscapes, from savannas and oak woodlands and wetlands and remnant prairies. The Des Plaines River trail provides…

View from the Heart of Vilas County Trail

Top Wisconsin Bike Trails | Explore the Varied Beauty of Wisconsin

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…

Interurban Bridge over Cedar Creek, downtown Cedarburg, Wisconsing

Bike the Beautiful Ozaukee Interurban Trail | Mequon to Belgium, Wisconsin

Wisconsin is a state of diverse landscapes.  Home to rolling hills, remnant prairies, sparkling lakes, cathedral pines, agricultural land, bluffs and rugged terrain, and shorelines of two of our beautiful Great Lakes, Wisconsin has scenic views in every corner of the state. One of the best ways to enjoy Wisconsin’s scenic landscapes is through biking…

White River State Trail

Southern Wisconsin’s White River State Trail | Top Rail Trail in the Badger State

The state of Wisconsin is home to scenic landscapes, in part formed by receding glaciers of the last Ice Age. Rolling hills, remnant prairies, sparkling lakes, pine forests, and agricultural land are common throughout the state. One of my favorite ways to explore the state is by bike on one of the state’s many picturesque rail…

View from Lake Geneva Shore Path

Explore Southern Wisconsin’s Historic Shore Path | Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

The picturesque city of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, in Walworth County, has a rich history, from the time of early settlers to present day. Settlers first arrived in Lake Geneva in the early 1830s drawn to the area for abundant fresh water and fertile land. The city was first established in 1836, along with a footpath…

View from the Heart of Vilas County Trail

Bike Wisconsin’s Beautiful Northwoods – Heart of Vilas County Trail

Vilas County, Wisconsin is in the heart of the Northwoods of Wisconsin. This beautiful region of the state is filled with clean lakes, quiet stands of pine trees, calling loons, native wildflowers, and Northwoods peace.  There are over 1,300 lakes in Vilas County – one of the largest concentrations of freshwater lakes in the world!…