It's a very basic, nothing special about it place. We stopped for one night and wouldn't have come…read morefor any longer, certainly. The sites are just open areas right next to each other.

Absolutely awesome campground the best in the Midwest I will go back for sure Highly recommended…read morecome check it out for yourself the best fishing they also have good corn, campfire area, and a smokehouse for your fish.

As lakes go, this one is often overlooked. Driving for east of the lake I'd definitely more rural…read moreand very pleasant country driving. The better route north or south with a little more time added. High cliff state park a nice place to settle in nature.

Lake Winnebago is a huge lake. Not Lake Michigan huge, of course, but it feels like it as you…read morecannot see the shore on the opposite side lake! And if you are use to cruising around inland lakes, Winnebago will take the cake. Because of its vast size, the wind and consequent waves can be wicked. I recommend that if you are prone to sea-sickness and going out on the water, you need to bring favorite motion sickness medication as a precaution. Winnebago is a shallow lake, so be mindful of your boat prop position. This is a great lake for tubing, water skiing, and fishing. There are multiple parks along the banks. The boat launch located in North Fond Du Lac is awesome with 5 slots and it is easy to get your boat in and out and park for only a few dollars. There is plentiful wildlife and birds to watch. Seeing the pelicans fly over the lake is an amazing experience. Speaking for experience, I don't recommend staying on the water after sunset. It is very, very dark. And extremely difficult to find that inlet that leads to the North Fond Du Lac boat launch.... I've always had fun, memorable experiences the few times I have visited and highly recommend boating on Winnebago in the WI summer. I hope to do some fishing next summer so I can share my experiences in an updated review.

What a delightful find, hidden away in Chilton Wisconsin. Ledge View Nature center is a free,…read moreinteractive nature center featuring live animals (various tortoise, a bat, frogs and snakes), taxidermy animals (bear, bobcat, hedgehog, etc), and learning activities inside the building. There are educational boards on historic sedimentary layers with rock specimens, as well as opportunities to learn about laws regarding sturgeon fishing in Wisconsin. The nature center provides maps for various walking/hiking trails on the property. There is a Sugar Shack, which is used at certain times of the year for educating on maple syrup. The trail map was a wee bit confusing, as it doesn't provide any key regarding mileage and may, in fact, be a mirror image of the trails itself, but there are signs available. A forest trail takes you around the entire property. I recommend the rock quarry trail for a good view. As a sign on a tree indicates, the trail is a dead end and leads to the view of beautiful rock formations. There is also a very large tower you can climb to enjoy views of the surrounding farm land. I came with family. We walked approximately 3 miles in a loop, but didn't cover all the trails. There are shorter distances. There are also caves on site that are open on Saturdays at particular times only- call for details about availability, timing, and private tours. There is a price to go on the 1 mile cave tour. There is a large space for group sessions. We went today and no one was working the front desk. Overall, the Ledge View Nature Center has a plethora of family fun opportunities that highlight the beauty of Wisconsin.

A large park with plenty of green space on the south side of Ripon has three different shelters,…read moreseveral basketball courts, playground equipment for the kids, horseshoe pits and a baseball field. The park also has restroom facilities and a parking lot.

Very dedicated and knowledgeable volunteers. A great stop with family. Hike the trail. Learn…read moreabout the animals in the area and enjoy the outdoors. Wear your walking shoes.

For anyone who likes to hike in a well-tended wildlife park, this should be right up your alley. I…read morewent for the first time recently because I had a German friend visiting who's as much of a shutterbug as I am, and we were looking for some nice natural settings as a new subject. The drive through the northern tip has well-dispersed pull-offs with nice descriptions of the types of wildlife potentially visible in that area, and a one- to two-mile loop walk at the tip of the drive. We almost gave up on seeing or identifying any birds.... and then we hit the marshes on the way out. We found egrets, herons, geese, and cranes as willing subjects in a beautiful sunset setting. I've uploaded a few of the shots I took that evening, and I'm sure I'll be headed back to see what else I can see.

Update! KM Northern Unit has so much to offer! Since my earlier review having camped at Long Lake…read morefor years (and still love it), I've explored and grown to appreciate: - Fishing & Hiking around Mauthe Lake - Mauthe Lake is the best for family friendly camping - Long Lake camping is still my fave - Several Ice Age Trails wind through here at Butler Lake and elsewhere - Explore all of the hiking options here, my favs are Dundee Mtn, Mauthe Lake Loop (also bike friendly), Greenbush Kettle - Bike friendly crushed gravel path between Long and Mauthe Lakes - Ice Age Interpretive Center is top notch My last camping trip coincided with a Friends of KM Northern Unit potluck, guided hike, and flute & drum circle. Follow them on FB for updates! It's all happening at KM State Forest Northern Unit!

Beautiful forest area, with many trails throughout. I also enjoy harvesting firewood and Christmas…read moretrees, both of which can be acquired for very little money in fees.

The Vette Seaplane Base has been here for years. I discovered it twenty or so years ago, and it is…read morea great place to escape the crowds at EAA Oshkosh during the show. Drive down, or take a bus from various places on the field, and relax in the shade and tranquility. There are spots for dozens of planes, and you will see many types. You can take a boat tour of the lagoon during the show for a small donation. There are one or two vendors, a food stand, and a tent where speeches and music take place in the evening. Highly recommended for anyone going to the show.

If you're looking for a place to bring the family (with little kids) or somewhere where you're…read moreguaranteed to catch a fish without completely feeling like you're at essentially just netting some fish out of an aquarium, this is a GREAT place to go. It can be expensive, since you're paying by the pound ($8.95/lb) and you're not allowed to throw any back ($5 fee for every fish you throw back). But the experience is worth it if you're in town for a weekend or looking for something a little different to do, but not wanting to be disappointed going home empty-handed. This place was made up of 2 ponds where you could fish, and they were both stocked with trout. Because it's nestled in the forest, you do feel like you're in a legitimate place to fish, and not necessarily at a stocked pond. The pond itself is also murky, like you'd expect nature to be, so you don't really see all the fish in there, but if you catch a glimpse of the fish by the shore, you get the feel that you're pretty much surrounded by fish. Not complaining though! When you arrive, you can rent fishing rods for a $1 each. One of ours broke and he replaced it with another complimentary. He also provides you with worms as bait for $0.50. The owner isn't the friendliest but I don't think means anything by it. We were there for a couple hours and caught four trout, our last one being the biggest, twice as large as the others! We caught three trout that were all around 1-1.5lbs each and then the last one was about 3 lbs! So the pond has a wide variety of sizes to catch from. The owner cleans the fish for you, and you get the choice of cleaned/gutted or filleted. Keep in mind that filleted doesn't necessarily mean fillets like you see at the grocery store, where things are boneless, and you just have the meat. Here, the fillets are essentially cleaned, the main spine is removed, head and tail removed, and split in half but still has the skin and is essentially one piece of fish with two sides. He puts it on ice so it helps keep it fresh on your way home. I'd highly recommend bringing a cooler and your own ice to keep it fresh for longer, in case you were going to do other things in the area after. We left it in the truck, in the ice, in the cooler overnight, and by the time we got back home it had been a little over a day before we got to it. The fish themselves tasted so much better than you get from the store though! It was orange flesh, which means they've been feasting on some good grub like crustaceans, grub, etc., rather than fish food. And the meat was tender, mild yet flavorful, incredibly fresh and delicious.