Being stuck inside, it can be hard to remember just how beautiful the Badger State is. So, take a moment to peruse the photos below. The amazing shots portray some of the state’s most scenic and stunning spots – all of which will be waiting for you when this pandemic ends.
- The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Roger Schmidt/Google This stunning national lakeshore boasts 21 islands and 12 miles of mainland coast. Part of the National Park System, it’s easy to explore – and you’ll definitely want to since it’s brimming with beauty, which comes in the form of clifftop overlooks, sea caves, lighthouses, abandoned quarries, beaches, and more.
Address: 415 Washington Ave, Bayfield, WI 54814
- Cave of the Mounds
Cave of the Mounds National Natural Landmark/Facebook Over a million years old, this incredible wonder isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. And that’s a good thing because as the jewel box of America’s major caves it’s as significant as it is stunning.
Address: 2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd, Blue Mounds, WI 53517
- Devils Lake State Park
christine102262/TripAdvisor Attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, this is Wisconsin’s most visited state park – and it’s easy to see why. In addition to 500-foot bluffs, which are among the most ancient rock outcrops in North America, the park features a 360-acre spring-fed lake and 30 miles of nature trails.
Address: S5975 Park Rd, Baraboo, WI 53913
- Horicon Marsh
Dave/Flickr A sight to be seen, Horicon Marsh is the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the US. But it has more than just its impressive size going for it. It’s also a migratory stop for Canada geese and is home to the largest nesting population of redhead ducks east of the Mississippi.
Address: N7725 WI-28, Horicon, WI 53032
- Wyalusing State Park
Eveelynn/TripAdvisor Perfectly located, this park overlooks the junction between the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers, which means the incredible vistas are plentiful. Recreational opportunities are just as abundant and include hiking, fishing, and boating.
Address: 13081 State Park Ln, Bagley, WI 53801
- Copper Falls State Park
Amy S/TripAdvisor When it comes to beautiful sites, it just doesn’t get any better than Copper Falls State Park! With waterfalls, gorges, and an array of plants and wildlife, there’s no shortage of lovely sights to soak in.
Address: 36764 Copper Falls Rd, Mellen, WI 54546
- Daggett Memorial Park
Scott Sturkol/Google With several waterfalls, Daggett Memorial Park is like something from a picturesque dream. But there’s more to the park than meets the eye. Boasting as much history as beauty, the park, more specifically its granite, gained worldwide fame after being named the world’s strongest.
Address: 11 E Montello St, Montello, WI 53949
- Witches Gulch
Andrew H/TripAdvisor The Dells is most known for its abundance of water parks, but that’s not all the area has to offer. It’s also home to picturesque sites, like Witches Gulch, a narrow canyon filled with vibrant greenery and lovely scenery.
Address: 3951 River Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
- Pattison State Park
Shannon Koele/Google This park spans 1,476 acres – every last inch of which is filled with magnificence! First, there’s Big Manitou Falls, which, at 165 feet, is the state’s tallest waterfall. Other significant sights include a 300-foot lakeside beach and Little Manitou Falls – the 31-foot twin of Big Manitou Falls.
Address: 6294 WI-35, Superior, WI 54880
- St. Peter’s Dome State Natural Area
Tom Kelly/Flickr At 1,565 feet, St. Peter’s Dome offers seemingly never-ending views of the surrounding Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Along the 4.2-mile hike to the dome, you’ll find a detour to another of the natural area’s perks – Morgan Falls, a 70-foot waterfall that cascades over several granite ledges.
Address: Forest Rd 199, Marengo, WI 54855
So, have you been missing these stunning spots? What other sites would you add to this list? Tell us in the comments section.
Roger Schmidt/Google
This stunning national lakeshore boasts 21 islands and 12 miles of mainland coast. Part of the National Park System, it’s easy to explore – and you’ll definitely want to since it’s brimming with beauty, which comes in the form of clifftop overlooks, sea caves, lighthouses, abandoned quarries, beaches, and more.
Address: 415 Washington Ave, Bayfield, WI 54814
Cave of the Mounds National Natural Landmark/Facebook
Over a million years old, this incredible wonder isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. And that’s a good thing because as the jewel box of America’s major caves it’s as significant as it is stunning.
Address: 2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd, Blue Mounds, WI 53517
christine102262/TripAdvisor
Attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, this is Wisconsin’s most visited state park – and it’s easy to see why. In addition to 500-foot bluffs, which are among the most ancient rock outcrops in North America, the park features a 360-acre spring-fed lake and 30 miles of nature trails.
Address: S5975 Park Rd, Baraboo, WI 53913
Dave/Flickr
A sight to be seen, Horicon Marsh is the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the US. But it has more than just its impressive size going for it. It’s also a migratory stop for Canada geese and is home to the largest nesting population of redhead ducks east of the Mississippi.
Address: N7725 WI-28, Horicon, WI 53032
Eveelynn/TripAdvisor
Perfectly located, this park overlooks the junction between the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers, which means the incredible vistas are plentiful. Recreational opportunities are just as abundant and include hiking, fishing, and boating.
Address: 13081 State Park Ln, Bagley, WI 53801
Amy S/TripAdvisor
When it comes to beautiful sites, it just doesn’t get any better than Copper Falls State Park! With waterfalls, gorges, and an array of plants and wildlife, there’s no shortage of lovely sights to soak in.
Address: 36764 Copper Falls Rd, Mellen, WI 54546
Scott Sturkol/Google
With several waterfalls, Daggett Memorial Park is like something from a picturesque dream. But there’s more to the park than meets the eye. Boasting as much history as beauty, the park, more specifically its granite, gained worldwide fame after being named the world’s strongest.
Address: 11 E Montello St, Montello, WI 53949
Andrew H/TripAdvisor
The Dells is most known for its abundance of water parks, but that’s not all the area has to offer. It’s also home to picturesque sites, like Witches Gulch, a narrow canyon filled with vibrant greenery and lovely scenery.
Address: 3951 River Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Shannon Koele/Google
This park spans 1,476 acres – every last inch of which is filled with magnificence! First, there’s Big Manitou Falls, which, at 165 feet, is the state’s tallest waterfall. Other significant sights include a 300-foot lakeside beach and Little Manitou Falls – the 31-foot twin of Big Manitou Falls.
Address: 6294 WI-35, Superior, WI 54880
Tom Kelly/Flickr
At 1,565 feet, St. Peter’s Dome offers seemingly never-ending views of the surrounding Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Along the 4.2-mile hike to the dome, you’ll find a detour to another of the natural area’s perks – Morgan Falls, a 70-foot waterfall that cascades over several granite ledges.
Address: Forest Rd 199, Marengo, WI 54855
These aren’t the only Wisconsin spots that are brimming with beauty. Read about others here.
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Address: 415 Washington Ave, Bayfield, WI 54814, USAAddress: 2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd, Blue Mounds, WI 53517, USAAddress: S5975 Park Rd, Baraboo, WI 53913, USAAddress: N7725 WI-28, Horicon, WI 53032, USAAddress: 13081 State Park Ln, Bagley, WI 53801, USAAddress: 36764 Copper Falls Rd, Mellen, WI 54546, USAAddress: 11 E Montello St, Montello, WI 53949, USAAddress: 3951 River Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, USAAddress: 6294 WI-35, Superior, WI 54880, USAAddress: Forest Rd 199, Wisconsin, USA
