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Travel to Wisconsin

editor — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 16:30:00 +0000

Travel to Wisconsin NICOLET NATIONAL FOREST 661,000 acres. Located in northeastern Wisconsin, this National Forest has hilly and occasionally rugged terrain with some rock formations. Elevations range from 860 feet to 1,880 feet, and fine views are available. Several major rivers flow through the forest, which also has a large number of streams, over 1,200 lakes, and some swamps and bogs. Trees include hardwoods along with hemlock and pine. Black bear and white-tailed deer are among the region’s wildlife. There are three designated wilderness areas: the 20,000-acre Headwaters Wilderness, the 7,500-acre Whisker Lake Wilderness, and the 5,890-acre Blackjack Springs Wildernessplus

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Wisconsin Vacations

editor — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 12:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin Vacations BLACK RIVER STATE FOREST 65,000 acres. This state forest in west-central Wisconsin includes some sandstone ridges and bluffs, along with a number of lakes, ponds, and streams. There are forests of pine, oak, and aspen, with deer among the wildlife. As in other state forests, logging takes place in some areas. Activities: Canoeing is available on the Black River during spring and early summer. There are 27 miles of cross-country ski trails which are groomed during the winter, and also about 20 miles of horse trails. The forest has no designated hiking or backpacking trails. Foot-travelers may use

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Traveling in Wisconsin

editor — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 19:30:00 +0000

Traveling in Wisconsin KETTLE MORAINE STATE FOREST/NORTHERN UNIT 27,300 acres. Located in southeastern Wisconsin, Kettle Moraine State Forest’s northern unit has a hilly glacial landscape. The area is forested with oak, maple, and other hardwoods, plus pine and cedar, and there are some lakes and streams. Wildlife includes deer, coyote, and fox. Activities: The forest has about 70 miles of trails for backpacking and hiking, including the 29-mile Glacial Trail. Cross-country skiing is possible during winter on many of the trails. There are also designated horse trails, including the 33-mile Kettle Moraine Bridle Trail, and horses may be rented nearby.

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Wisconsin Travel

editor — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 13:30:00 +0000

Wisconsin Travel GOVERNOR KNOWLES STATE FOREST 32,000 acres. Fifty-five-mile-long Governor Knowles State Forest, in northwest Wisconsin, protects a narrow band of land on the eastern side of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, along the state’s border with Minnesota. Activities: Two 22-mile-long trails parallel the river, and these are suitable for hiking or backpacking. Canoeing is available on the river, with canoe rentals nearby. About ten miles of the area’s trails are used for cross-country skiing in winter, and there’s a 26-mile trail for horseback riding. Fishing is possible as well. Camping Regulations: Camping is allowed along portions of the

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