Some of the best cross country ski, mountain bike trails, snowshoeing around. A common destination…read morefrom Chicago. There is definitely something for everyone here. Thanks again Glen!! We will be seeing you soon :)

A jewel of a park well off the beaten path in the Wausau Area: Cross Country Skiing in the winter,…read moreMountain Biking in the summer, and hiking too! A guy I know really enjoys biking in this park. My wife and I have hiked the trails: many are wide and well kept up. A lot of people in the area don't know how to get there. It is southwest of Rib Mountain State Park. I suggest keying it into your GPS, use MapQuest or review the Marathon County Parks web site.

Enjoyed a three day weekend of camping at Hartman Creek and loved every minute of it…read more We stayed in site 12, which was perfect. It felt secluded with enough trees and undergrowth that we couldn't see our neighbors. There are pit toilets located throughout the park as well as plumbed toilets and showers in a central location. I exclusively used the plumbed toilets and found I never had to wait for one, which was nice. There is a camp store where we were able to pick up some memorabilia and they have a self-serve wood shed where you can purchase bundles of wood and bags of ice. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring, both of which we made use of during our stay. The park itself has lakes, creeks, and over 10 miles of trails. We stuck to campground walks on our most recent trip but have been there previously for day trips where we enjoyed a lovely walks. The campground is beautifully wooded (both deciduous and tamaracks) which is our favorite sort of camping atmosphere. The campground hosts were welcoming and spot on to ensure that all sites are clean and ready for their next guests. Everyone who worked there ensured our stay was as lovely as possible. Get to it!

So you feel like getting away this summer? You want to go camping, horseback riding, boating and…read morecanoeing? Have gas prices got you down and you don't want to travel too far from home? How about crowds? Does the thought of trying to get away and having to deal with big crowds frustrating to you? Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls alike, I have the answer for you. Tons and tons of outdoor fun can be found right here at Hartman Creek State Park and the surrounding areas. It is not that far of a drive from the Chicago Area (about a 4.5 hour drive). If you go up here in the middle of the summer of course there are going to be a good number of people here. Fortunately it is not going to be as crowded as a Devil's Lake or Starved Rock, which automatically give it an A plus rating in my grade book!

We lived there the summer of 1976! Had a great time in family camp. My husband was the Protestant…read moreminister for the summer. Family Accommodations were good as well.

As former staff of MaKaJaWan I can say that the staff have nothing but the best for the scouts that…read morecome year after year. The first and foremost thought is always "how can we make there time here as fun as possible". A 10/10 place for adults and youth.

Fantastic ! Hike up to the tower and then up in the tower …read more Spacious parking area . Nicely maintained trails. Have fun !

I've had Timm's Hill on my bucket list for DECADES! I climbed the tower on Rib Mountain when I was…read morea kid, only to find out later that Rib Mountain is NOT the highest point in Wisconsin. Well, today, finally - MADE IT, MA! TOP OF THE WORLD! (An obscure reference to James Cagney as Cody Jarrett.) At least, the Top of Wisconsin! It's Timm's Hill near Ogema, in Price County. At an elevation of 1,951.5 ft (595 m) above sea level, it is the highest natural point in the state. (The hill has a prominence of 425 feet - that means it rises 425 feet above the surrounding grade.) While you make a great deal of the 425 feet by vehicle, the rest of the climb is by your hoofing it up an improved trail. There are two benches on the trail where you can rest before reaching the summit. Once you get to the summit, there is a a county owned observation tower that you can climb. (80 steps, if I counted correctly.) The tower is adjacent to a fire tower that is actually centered on the geological marker that indicates the actual height is 1,952.868 feet about sea level. (The marker is mounted in a concrete pylon that might add an extra 1.368 feet, but I am speculating.) The fire tower is taller than the observation tower, so except for the fire tower struts, you have an unobstructed view of 30 miles in all directions. The park's gate is open May through October 7:30am-9:30pm.

We enjoyed a wonderful weekend stay at Council Grounds State Park…read more The campground itself is relatively small--just one loop for small group campers and one for large group (ie: large parties of 25-30 folks). We stayed in the loop for small group campers and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The campsite offered some privacy being surrounded by woods and brush. We explored the hiking trails and they were all well maintained. There was a nice area for putting in your kayak or canoe into the Wisconsin river. There was also areas that you could easily take a dip in the river to cool off as well. While we were there, they only had pit bathrooms available (though one of them was newly constructed, clean, and comfortable for a pit bathroom) but they were in the process of constructing (or reconstructing, not sure) a new bathroom and shower building which will reportedly be done mid August 2024! It's not the biggest, most grand state park but it's a gem of a park and there's a coziness and charm to the smaller size that we really enjoyed. Get to it!

They have good hiking and biking trails. Very cool place to be when it's hot outside.read more

This is a great little unique stop if you happen to be in the area. It's not really a trail, but…read moreit's fun to climb up and down the boulders while enjoying nature. It's a little tricky to find but hopefully my photos help. The boulders are on the north and south side of the ridge and worth climbing to both sodes. Enjoy!

Signs everywhere saying Private Property Keep Out and No Trespassing....ignore them! Walk down the…read moredirt road until you get to the fork that goes to the left. As soon as you see it just go left into the woods. The caves are at the bottom and cover two different areas between the huge hills. A fun hike snd and really beautiful. We definitely smelled a bear!!!

We stayed in Tomahawk, WI for an extended holiday weekend and were looking for a spot to do some…read morepaddle boarding. While there's tons of lakes in the area, not all of them are ideal for paddle boarding. Buck Lake (which is part of the Almon Recreational Area) most definitely is! They don't rent out paddle boards right at the lake, so if you don't have your own, you'll definitely have to rent one elsewhere and bring it here. We have our own, so that wasn't a problem. The Almon Recreation Area includes a paved path leading to a small beach and nice little swimming area in Buck Lake. The beach also offers a great launching point for paddle boards. The lake itself is relatively small and wake free, so, even if the beach area is busy, you can easily paddle out to serenely crowd free conditions. We went three days in a row on a holiday weekend and only ever came within shouting distance of one canoe and one paddle boat. Beyond that, we had the lake to ourselves. Just above the beach is a wooded picnic area, complete with grills, picnic tables, and bathrooms. The recreation area also includes (down a separate paved path) a pretty epic frisbee golf course that meanders through the woods as well a trail system if you're looking to take scenic hike. Leashed dogs are allowed on the trail system. No pets (leashed or otherwise) are allowed at the beach/picnic area.

We stopped here twice on our recent excursion to Upper Michigan. It was a great place to walk our…read moredogs and for me to tryout my new GRIT Freedom Chair. We went a little way off road and also used the paved path. Loved the areas we got see and can't wait to go back and explore some more!

We had a blast doing this for my friend's bachelorette weekend. James and Casey were amazing. The…read moregear was good quality and kept us warm; and the spring rafting was thrilling and fun! The photos were amazing quality and we got hot chocolate at the end of it!

This place is amazing! We came for a short amount of time…read moreand packed a LOT in! I wish we had more time! We stayed at the Peshtigo outpost, but did activities at both Peshtigo and Menominee outpost. At the Peshtigo outpost, there are camping facilities for any level of camper. Tenting to cabin with bathroom and kitchen. Let me start with the booking... they were so fantastic at setting up a great itinerary for us for our short stay! The zipline was awesome, and the views were beautiful! We did the rafting at Peshtigo in single person rafts and it could not have been more fun and picturesque! The alpine tower was tricky for me, but not for the rest of my group, they soared through it! EVERY SINGLE guide we had was so friendly and so kind! We can't wait to come back and stay longer! Thank you Wildman!!!