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WISCONSIN

editor — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000

WISCONSIN BEST AREAS FOR WILDERNESS CAMPING CHEQUAMEGON NATIONAL FOREST This scenic National Forest is made up of three separate tracts of land in the mostly unspoiled reaches of northern Wisconsin. Terrain here is hilly, with some small mountains, outcroppings, and rock walls. Highest point is 1,600-foot St. Peter’s Dome. There are hundreds of lakes and a number of rivers and streams, plus some swamps and bogs. The region is forested with northern hardwoods, along with pine and hemlock. Wildlife includes white-tailed deer, black bear, coyote, and fox. Chequamegon has two designated wilderness areas: the 6,600-acre Rainbow Lake Wilderness and the

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Wisconsin Guide for Tourist

editor — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 15:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin Guide for Tourist NORTHERN HIGHLANDS-AMERICAN LEGION STATE FOREST Located in the northern part of the state, Northern HighlandsAmerican Legion is by far the largest of Wisconsin’s state forests. There are over 900 lakes here, some of which are remote, along with several rivers, numerous streams, and some swamps. Wildlife includes deer, black bear, coyote, fox, and bald eagle. Activities: The forest has more than 18 miles of trails for hiking and backpacking, including the 15-mile Lumberjack Trail, and over 30 miles of trails designated for cross-country skiing during the snow season. Snowshoeing is another winter option. Canoeing is available

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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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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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Visit to Wisconsin

editor — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 19:30:00 +0000

Visit to Wisconsin KETTLE MORAINE STATE FOREST/SOUTHERN UNIT 19,000 acres. The southern unit of Kettle Moraine State Forest, in southeastern Wisconsin, has hilly terrain with many lakes and ponds. There are oak forests, meadows, and wildlife which includes white-tailed deer. Activities: Hiking and backpacking are possible on about 75 miles of trails, including 36 miles of Several trails are designed for cross-country skiing in the winter, and some trails may be used for snowshoeing as well as mountain biking. Fishing is available along the streams and lakes, and hunting is permitted in season. Camping Regulations: Backpack camping is allowed only

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