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    • Bike Wisconsin’s Beautiful Northwoods – Heart of Vilas County Trail
    • Top Bike-Friendly City in the Midwest – Bike the Beautiful Lake Monona Loop | Madison, Wisconsin
    • Explore Southern Wisconsin’s Historic Shore Path | Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
    • Bike the Beautiful Ozaukee Interurban Trail | Mequon to Belgium, Wisconsin
    • Lake Michigan’s Hidden Treasures: Southern Wisconsin’s Best Beaches
    • Top Reasons to Visit Wisconsin’s HarborMarket | Lake Michigan Shore
    • Bike Wisconsin’s Unglaciated Driftless Region | Sugar River State Trail
    • Top Rail Trails | Bike Wisconsin’s Post-glacial Landscapes – Glacial Drumlin State Trail
    • Explore Wisconsin’s Conservative Native Plants | Paddle Lulu Lake
    • Authentic Swiss Experience in America’s Little Switzerland | Top Restaurants in New Glarus, Wisconsin
    • Bike Wisconsin’s Scenic Rail Trails | White River State Trail
    • Great Sand Dunes National Park | Experience Colorado’s Vast Beauty
    • Explore the Beauty of Capulin Volcano National Monument, New Mexico
    • Explore the Lavender Fields of Baraboo | New Life Lavender Farm
    • Enjoy Beautiful Northwoods Wisconsin | Fallison Lake Nature Trail
    • 6 Beautiful Winter Hikes on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail
    • Kettle Moraine State Forest | 3 Beautiful Spring Wildflower Hikes
    • Step Into a Winter Wonderland on the Whitewater Lake Segment | Ice Age National Scenic Trail
    • Enjoy a Scenic Winter Hike on Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail | Blue Spring Lake Segment
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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…

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White River State Trail

Bike Wisconsin’s Scenic White River State Trail | Elkhorn to Dover, WI

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…

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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…

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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!…

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Explore Wisconsin’s Vibrant HarborMarket | Lake Michigan’s Southern Shore

  Market Season is here in the Great Lakes region!  Are you looking for a vibrant farmer’s market with fresh, seasonal produce, sweet treats, arts and crafts, fresh artisan breads and cheeses, live music, all with the backdrop of one of our beautiful Great Lakes?  HarborMarket, in Kenosha Wisconsin, is the place to be along…

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Explore Wisconsin’s Conservative Native Plants | Paddle Lulu Lake

  Paddling season is here in the Great Lakes region! One of my favorite summer paddles in southeastern Wisconsin is Lulu Lake.  Located in Walworth County, Lulu Lake State Natural Area was designated a State natural area in 1977.  The Lulu Lake State Natural Area is jointly managed by the Nature Conservancy and Wisconsin Department…

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Recent Articles

  • Step Into a Winter Wonderland on the Whitewater Lake Segment | Ice Age National Scenic Trail December 2, 2025
  • Enjoy a Scenic Winter Hike on Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail | Blue Spring Lake Segment November 24, 2025
  • Enjoy Beautiful Northwoods Wisconsin | Fallison Lake Nature Trail October 4, 2025
  • Discover Santa Fe National Forest’s Beautiful Norski Trail | A Scenic Alpine Escape September 22, 2025
  • Unique Lake Michigan Treasures: Beach Glass, Pottery and Fossils | Simmons Island Beach September 17, 2025
  • Top Biking Destination in the Upper Midwest | Marquette, Michigan September 6, 2025

Ice Age Trail

View of the pines, Ice Age Trail
Yellow blaze trail marker and Ice Age Trail sign post
Ice Age Trail yellow blaze trail marker
Yellow blaze along the Ice Age Trail
View of the pines, Ice Age Trail

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Marquette, Michigan

Miners Castle, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Munising, Michigan
Blackrocks Beach

Northwoods Wisconsin

Coontail Sports, downtown Boulder Junction, WI
Boulder Junction Coffee Company, downtown Boulder Junction, WI
Manitowish Waters Bike trail sign along the Heart of Vilas Trail
View of Vance Lake at Dixie's Coffee House, Manitowish Waters, WI
Heart of Vilas County National Recreation Trail, Vilas County, WI
View from the Heart of Vilas County Trail
Ice cream 7 Miles - Ice Cream 9 Miles sign along the Heart of Vilas Trail
Heart of Vilas County Trail
Bike Repair Station, Boulder Junction, Heart of Vilas County Trail
Trail Map of Boulder Junction and surrounding area, Heart of Vilas County Trail
Aqualand Ale House, downtown Boulder Junction, WI
Fallison Lake Nature Trail System Sign, Boulder Junction, WI
Colorful fungi, Fallison Lake Nature Trail, Boulder Junction, WI
Hemlock trees, Fallison Lake Nature Trail, Boulder Junction, WI
View of Fallison Lake from Fallison Lake Trail, Boulder Junction, WI
Stair steps along Fallison Lake Nature Trail, Boulder Junction, WI
Coral fungus, Fallison Lake Nature Trail, Boulder Junction, WI

New Mexico

Native Wild Geranium, Norski Trail
Native Fireweed, Norski Trail
Western White Pine cone, Norski Trail, Santa Fe National Forest
Fungi, Norski Trail
Colorful Aspen leaves, Norski Trail, Santa Fe National Forest
Native Indian paintbrush, Norski Trail
View of aspen trees, Norski Trail
Aspen leaf from the Santa Fe National Forest, Norski Trail (September 2022).
Aspen leaf from the Santa Fe National Forest, Norski Trail (September 2022).
Norski Trailhead, Hyde Park Road - Santa Fe National Forest
View of aspens and pines along the Norski Trail, Santa Fe National Forest

Kenosha Wisconsin HarborMarket

Kettle Moraine State Forest

Hepatica, early spring ephemeral

Lake Geneva Shore Path

Turtlehead flower, Lake Geneva Shorepath
View from Lake Geneva Shorepath
View from Lake Geneva Shore Path
View along the Shore Path
View from Lake Geneva Shore Path
View from Lake Geneva Shore Path
View from Lake Geneva Shore Path
Wooded section of Shore Path
Shore Path Private Property Sign with trail rules
White Admiral butterfly
Ring the Bell sign along the Shore Path
Hydrangeas in bloom along the Shore Path
Ring the Bell, Expect a Miracle! (near the Miracle Path)
Friendly cat along the Shore Path
Native Culver's Root
Wildflowers along Shore Path
Exposed tree roots along Shore Path
View from Shore Path
Private Property Sign along Shore Path
View from Shore Path, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Happy golden retriever out for a stroll along the Shore Path
Geodetic marker along Shore Path
Wood sculpture along Shore Path
Geneva Lake Shore Path
Geneva Lake Shore Path, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Linn Pier Boat Launch Fire Boat

New Life Lavender Farm

Lavender ice cream, New Life Lavender Farm, Baraboo, WI
Lavender ice cream and gift bags, New Life Lavender Farm, Baraboo, WI
Lavender Lemon Macarons, New Life Lavender Farm, Baraboo, WI
Harp, New Life Lavender Farm, Baraboo, WI
Entrance to New Life Lavender Farm Store, Baraboo, WI
Native Blazing Star, New Life Lavender Farm, Baraboo, WI
Pale Purple Coneflower, New Life Lavender Farm, Baraboo, WI
Pale Purple Coneflower, New Life Lavender Farm, Baraboo, WI
Frog, New Life Lavender Farm, Baraboo, WI
Lavender, New Life Lavender Farm, Baraboo, WI
Lavender, New Life Lavender Farm, Baraboo, WI
Lavender, New Life Lavender Farm, Baraboo, WI
Stone wall at New Life Lavender Farm, Baraboo, WI
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