by Todd M. | Feb 15, 2023 | Southwest Wisconsin, Wisconsin State Parks
Wisconsin winters can be long and cold, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors all season. One of the best ways to experience the beauty of winter in Wisconsin is by visiting Governor Dodge State Park and taking a hike to Stephens’ Falls. Located...
by Todd M. | Jan 12, 2022 | Southwest Wisconsin, Wisconsin State Parks
Are you looking for a fun and exciting winter getaway with your family? Look no further than Baraboo, Wisconsin! Located just a short drive from the bustling city of Madison, this charming town offers a wide variety of activities and attractions to keep your family...
by Todd M. | Oct 19, 2021 | Door County, Featured, Wisconsin State Parks
Rock Island is one of the best-hidden secrets of the Door County Peninsula for the outdoor-minded. Over two million people visit Door County annually and less than 2% (only 30,000!) make it to Rock Island each year. It is a beautiful and mostly untouched island with...
by Todd M. | Oct 3, 2021 | Wisconsin State Parks
“Welcome to the great state of Wisconsin” I call out from the driver’s seat of our family roadster each time we cross over the state line from Illinois to Wisconsin. Generally met with a cry of “Woohoo” but often followed by an “Are we...
by Todd M. | Oct 3, 2021 | Southeast Wisconsin, Wisconsin State Parks
Our perfect 48 hours in Kettle Moraine starts by setting up camp at the Pinewood Campgrounds in the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit. Our family has camped there on multiple occasions and gave us easy access to all the great activities in the area. ...
by Todd M. | Oct 3, 2021 | Uncategorized, Wisconsin State Parks
Let’s admit it, sometimes we need a mission, a goal, or a surprise to coax the young ones to go hiking. A geocache is usually a great carrot to get our family motivated. Once we are out exploring the geocache often becomes secondary to the adventure once the kids get...