Get Outside
Wisconsin Outdoor
Wisconsin Outdoor
Adventures.
Hike above a lake, paddle through quiet water, chase waterfalls, pitch a tent beneath the trees or spend an afternoon with nowhere to be except outside.
Hike above a lake, paddle through quiet water, chase waterfalls, pitch a tent beneath the trees or spend an afternoon with nowhere to be except outside.
Wisconsin outdoor adventures don't require a huge expedition. Sometimes all you need is a trail, a lake, a campsite or a road that leads somewhere you've never stopped before.
From Great Lakes shoreline and forested Northwoods to waterfalls, bluffs and thousands of inland lakes, there's always another reason to spend the day outside.
Take the trail, get on the water or spend the night under the trees.
Bluffs, forests, lakeshore trails and short walks worth getting out of the car for.
Paddle, swim, fish or simply spend the entire afternoon beside the water.
Trade four walls for a campsite, a campfire and another night under Wisconsin skies.
Choose the trail, water or wilderness that sounds good today.
Walk forest trails, climb Wisconsin bluffs and explore lakeshore paths.
Trails, camping, beaches and some of Wisconsin's most memorable scenery.
Head north and west in search of cascades hidden among Wisconsin forests.
Pitch a tent, bring the camper and stay outside a little longer.
Build an entire Wisconsin weekend around being close to the water.
Northwoods lakes, inland waters and Great Lakes fishing adventures.
Swim beside inland lakes or spend a summer day along Great Lakes shoreline.
Sometimes the outdoor adventure starts by simply taking the long way there.
Take a canoe or kayak onto quiet lakes, rivers and protected shoreline.
Explore paved paths, rail trails, forest routes and mountain bike trails.
Snow doesn't end Wisconsin's outdoor season. It simply changes the equipment.
Hike, drive and explore when Wisconsin's forests change for autumn.
Leave the parking lot behind and Wisconsin starts looking different. Trails climb bluffs, follow shorelines, wind through northern forests and lead toward waterfalls hidden beyond the road.
You don't need an all-day trek either. Some of the best outdoor stops can happen on a trail short enough to fit between everything else.
Explore Wisconsin Hiking →Different parts of Wisconsin give you very different reasons to get outside.
Lakes, forests, cabins, fishing and long stretches of northern Wisconsin outdoors.
Combine shoreline scenery, beaches, parks and trails on a peninsula getaway.
Start with Wisconsin's parks when you want hiking, camping and scenery in one trip.
Turn forest roads and short hikes into a weekend spent chasing waterfalls.
Swim, fish, paddle, boat or simply put a chair beside the water.
Mix lake recreation and outdoor time with an easy southern Wisconsin getaway.
Lakes, parks, trails and city conveniences make outdoor time easy to add to the trip.
Trade the trail shoes for bare feet and spend the afternoon along the water.
A lake can be the destination or just the beginning. Paddle early in the morning, spend the afternoon swimming, take the boat out or see whether anything is biting.
When the day is over, find a cabin, campground or lakeside town and do it again tomorrow.
Explore Wisconsin Lakes →
Camping turns the outdoors from something you visit into somewhere you stay. Set up beside a lake, find a state park campground or head north for a weekend surrounded by trees.
Bring the tent, camper or whatever makes sleeping outside comfortable enough that everyone wants to do it again.
Explore Wisconsin Camping →The scenery changes. The reason to go outside doesn't.
Watch the forests turn green and put waterfalls and hiking back on the weekend list.
SummerSwim, paddle, camp, fish and stay outside until the last light disappears.
FallTake the trail or the scenic road when Wisconsin's forests turn red, orange and gold.
WinterCold weather opens the door to an entirely different Wisconsin outdoors.
Check conditions and weather before leaving, know where you're going and bring what the day requires. Wisconsin weather and trail conditions can change, so a little preparation makes the adventure considerably more enjoyable.
Hiking, camping, fishing, paddling, boating, swimming and exploring state parks and waterfalls are among the many ways to enjoy Wisconsin outdoors.
Wisconsin state parks, Door County, the Northwoods and areas with bluffs, waterfalls and lakeshore trails provide a wide range of hiking experiences.
Camping options include state park campgrounds, lakefront sites, northern Wisconsin campgrounds and private camping destinations across the state.
Many of Wisconsin's notable waterfall areas are found in northern and western parts of the state, often surrounded by forest and hiking opportunities.
The Northwoods, Lake Geneva and lake communities throughout Wisconsin offer options for swimming, boating, fishing, cabins and waterfront getaways.
Yes. Winter changes the type of outdoor recreation available and creates opportunities for snow-based adventures and cold-weather trips.
Pick a trail, lake, park or campsite and give yourself a reason to spend the day outdoors.