Edgerton, Wisconsin
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Janesville, Wisconsin
Hike The Devil's Staircase (segment of the Ice Age Trail)
1 miThis segment of the Ice Age Trail features stairs, river views, pretty rocks, a nice park, and a golf course. We started at the north end (not the park end) and enjoyed it. If you have kids, I would recommend starting at the park end. It is an out-and-back type hike. From the south end of the...Read more -
McFarland, Wisconsin
Bike the Lower Yahara River Trail at McDaniel Park
2.5 miThis lakeside park has a newer bike/walking path. The park itself is an excellent spot for a picnic or catching a sunset! There is a nice play area and a rocky beach. The path is known as the Lower Yahara River Trail and opened in 2017. It provides a non-road connection between Madison and McFa...Read more -
Madison, Wisconsin
Visit the Olbrich Botanical Gardens
4.0Olbrich Gardens has 16 acres of gardens including a rose garden, sunken garden, Thai pavilion, rock garden, herb garden, and more. Each one is unique with its own pathways and plant life as well as man made structures which include bridges, pools, the Thai pavilion, and more. Adjoining the Bot...Read more -
Madison, Wisconsin
Kayak Lake Monona
I like to put in at the Camp Randall Rowing Club Brittingham Boat House located at 617 N Shore Dr, Madison, WI 53703. There’s a dock and free 3 hour parking. Once in the water just paddle straight towards John Nolen Drive and go under the bridge and you’ll be in Lake Monona. Keep going and soak...Read more -
Madison, Wisconsin
Explore the University of Wisconsin Arboretum
It is filled with effigy mounds, thousands of plant and animal species, and unlimited places to explore. You can run, hike, bike, and even drive through the Arboretum. There is a visitor center and you can host an event here. Trail info One of my favorite trails is in the Grady Tract area nea...Read more -
Madison, Wisconsin
Catch a Sunset at the Memorial Union
5.0Being a native Wisconsinite, I think the most quintessential thing to do in Madison is beers and a sunset at Memorial Union Terrace on Lake Mendota. There’s plenty more to do right at the Union too, including world famous ice cream, kayaking and other water sport rentals at Hoofer’s, live music,...Read more -
Madison, Wisconsin
Hiking through Owen Conservation Park
There are no specific trails in this conservancy, so just choose the path that looks the best to you. It would be hard to get lost here and all the trails put together are only about 3 miles. There are some hills, but nothing too serious. bathrooms in the parking lotsmall parking lotfreecommon...Read more -
Verona, Wisconsin
Visit the public gardens at West Madison Agricultural Research Station of UW-Madison
This garden is open to the public from dawn to dusk, 7 days a week, free of charge. The gardens are tended by summer interns. During the off-season they are maintained by volunteers and apprentices. We made our first stop here earlier this week. It was beautiful. Tons of plants and lots of sp...Read more -
Middleton, Wisconsin
Hike through Pope Farm Conservancy
More info can be found about that here. This is a beautiful 105 acre conservancy with several different trails. It’s a great spot for a picnic and to bring the family. There are interpretive signs so you can learn about the history of the land like glaciers and the different settlers. They ev...Read more -
Delafield, Wisconsin
Hike the Kettle View Trail at Lapham Peak
5.05.8 miHead 30 minutes west from Milwaukee along I-94 and you'll find yourself in the quaint town of Delafield, WI. Head south down Genesee St. for a half mile and you'll see the entrance to Lapham Peak, part of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. Once there, you can head up the winding road to the parking...Read more -
Cross Plains, Wisconsin
Hike through Indian Lake Park
4.04.7 mi / 324 ft gain442 acre park just outside of Madison is a perfect spot to escape for awhile. About a 20 minute drive from Madison makes it easily accessible even on a tight schedule. It provides a great place for lots of outdoor activities, year round.I love this place enough that I have been there many times a...Read more -
Hartland, Wisconsin
Walk along the boardwalk at Nagawaukee Park
1 mi / 20 ft gainA great park that you can park nearby the lake (down by the boat launch), or park in the designated parking lot and take the boardwalk down to the lake, you can't go wrong with these views. There is a looped trail that goes from the boat launch, along the lake all the way to the beach. This a gre...Read more -
Nashotah, Wisconsin
Hike the Grass and Forest Lake Loop at Nashotah Park
3 mi / 200 ft gainPark Hours: 6AM to 10PM Official Nashotah Park Website Excerpt from the website: Nashotah Park is a 444-acre park nestled among rolling hills, woodlands, wetlands, and grasslands that offer habitat for deer, waterfowl and a variety of songbirds. Nature trails lead through easily identifiable lan...Read more -
Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Catch a Sunset on Pewaukee Lake Beach Pier
Enjoy breathtaking views on one of the few local lakes in SE Wisconsin to see sunset all year round! From September to March the sun lines up perfectly across the lake, otherwise the sun sets to the north (right) of the beach in the summertime. There are plenty of spots to sit and watch as the su...Read more -
Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area, Wisconsin
Gibraltar Rock Loop
5.01.5 mi / 322 ft gainStarting at the trailhead at the base of the hill, follow the paved asphalt path that ascends the backside of Gibraltar Rock. While the trail is paved all the way to the top, there are sections of it that are rather rough due to tree roots tearing the pavement up. There is also a slightly longer ...Read more -
Sauk City, Wisconsin
Hike Ferry Bluff State Natural Area
0.8 mi / 320 ft gainFerry Bluff is a 0.8 mile lightly trafficked, very steep out and back trail located near Sauk City, Wisconsin that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from April until October. The entire no...Read more