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Lapham Peak Kettle Moraine winter tower photo essay
Lapham Peak tower The Lapham Peak unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest in Wisconsin has a tower at the end of the service road, which affords a beautiful view of the surrounding forest,...
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April showers bring flooded waters and great whitewater
Horserace Rapids from the Wildman Ranch grounds April has sometimes been referred to as the cruelest month. For the outdoors enthusiast, it can be a difficult month highlighted by the fact that you...
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Hiking Yellowstone Lake State Park, Wisconsin
Yellowstone Lake State Park I pulled into New Glarus Woods State Park to hopefully catch a glimpse of the Perseid Meteor Showers, but the ranger told me the unfortunate news that the park was full. He...
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Interfalls Lake in Pattison State Park
Interfalls Lake in Pattison State Park Pattison State Park in Douglas County, Wisconsin is best know for its waterfalls. This photo shows the park has a few other tricks up its sleeve. Besides the...
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The Wildlife Loop Trail at Yellowstone Lake State Park in Wisconsin
Wildlife Loop Trail Yellowstone Lake Wisconsin When I saw the sign for the Wildlife Loop Trail near the entrance to Yellowstone Lake State Park, I had to chuckle because this park must have thought it...
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Kayaking the Brule River from the Stones Bridge Landing
The beginning of the kayaking trip at Stones Bridge Landing My first kayaking trip down the Brule River in northern Wisconsin started at Stones Bridge Landing. The trip ended on this day at the Brule...
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Kettle Moraine State Forest winter wonderland at Pike Lake
Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest A couple of weeks ago the Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest was hit with almost two feet of snow where nearby units barely had six...
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Stark conditions at Blue Mound State Park
Foggy conditions after a storm at Blue Mound State Park We arrived to a foggy Blue Mound State Park. It had recently snowed and then freezing rain capped the snow making a crusty top layer. Despite the...
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Blue Mound State Park winter observation towers
Blue Mound State Park observation tower view At the front desk at Blue Mound State Park I asked the ranger if the observation towers were open year round. The lady replied that they were as long as you...
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Devil’s Lake State Park winter summer photo essay
Devil’s Lake State Park in summer One of the most beautiful and popular state parks in Wisconsin and the country is Devil’s Lake State Park near Baraboo. The state park is one of the busiest and...
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Two cross-country skiers from above at Lapham Peak
Two skiers from above at Lapham Peak Lapham Peak is one of the best cross-country ski areas in Wisconsin. It also has a firetower located next to the Moraine Ridge Trail, which is the best trail in the...
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Colorful hill names cross-country skiing at Lapham Peak
The Moraine Ridge Trail at Lapham Peak One of the best cross-country ski trails in the state is the Moraine Ridge Trail in the Lapham Peak Unit of Kettle Moraine State Park. This park gets overlooked...
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Sun shining through the pines cross-country skiing at Lapham Peak
The sun rising through pine trees at Lapham Peak, Wisconsin The snow has finally come to southern Wisconsin, and the author was out bright and early at the Lapham Peak unit of the Kettle Moraine State...
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Blue Mound State Park snowy trail
Blue Mound State Park snowy trail The northern part of Wisconsin finally has some snow, but the central and southern half is languishing in moderate temperatures frustrating cross-country skiers,...
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Five cross-country ski destinations in southern Wisconsin
Scuppernong trail system in South Kettle Moraine Southern Wisconsin would not seem like a mecca for cross-country skiing, but due to the glacial topography, the terrain is actually ideal. Over 10,000...
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Photos of the week: Kettle Moraine skiing
South Kettle Moraine State Forest Although it is only November, it is time to start thinking about cross-country skiing in Wisconsin. I just got new ski boots, and I had my skis hot waxed and the ends...
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Ice encrusted pine trees in South Kettle Moraine
South Kettle Moraine pine trees Skiers recognize these pine trees as they are the gateway to great skiing on the Nordic Trails in South Kettle Moraine State Forest. The purpose of Wisconsin Outside is...
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A post Birkebeiner cool down ski in the Black River State Forest
Black River State Forest beckons for a post Birkebeiner cross-country ski After the American Birkebeiner cross-country ski marathon takes place in Hayward, Wisconsin, a noticeable decline takes place...
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Snow covered Vern Wolf Lake at Richard Bong Recreation Area
Vern Wolf Lake at Richard Bong Recreation Area in winter time One of the quietest outdoor places in Wisconsin during the winter time is Richard Bong Recreation Area near Burlington, Wisconsin. Ski...
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Bong photo shows park is more than a funny sign off the interstate
Richard Bong Recreation Area cross-country ski trails Anyone who has ever driven between Chicago and Milwaukee on Interstate 94 has had a good laugh at the sign near Burlington, Wisconsin announcing...
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