July 21, 2025 it will be 29 years since I 1st met my wife. That bar, snack bar and sandy Beach were…read moreso awesome. Now only giant homes are in it's place. Makes me sad still.

If you happen to be studying a map of Waukesha County's gorgeous lake region, and your eyes settle…read moreon what clearly looks like a tooth shaped lake near the intersection of Highways K and C, you have found Moose Lake. It's 83 acres of beautiful scenery, crystal clear water fed from an underground spring, so yesterday's water temperature was 80°. The depth varies from just 4 feet to 60 feet. There is always a slight breeze in the air, which is great for keeping away the mosquitoes. I visited for two days and saw boating, swimming, fishing, and paddle board activity. Fishing here might net you a Panfish, Largemouth Bass or a Northern Pike. Most of the lakefront properties include private docks, but there is a public access dock as well. Just gorgeous!

Tuma Lake is 15 acres with a maximum depth of 30 feet. There are no bathrooms. This is a fishing…read morelake with a fishing pier and a boat launch. Motors are not allowed except for 1 horsepower electric motors. Known for bass, pike, and panfish. Enough parking for 4 cars and trailors. The access area is 0.9 acre.

Words cannot express how much I love this place and this family. I have been going here since I was…read moreborn- it has been around for OVER 40 years and the same family owns it. I have made lasting memories here with my mom and dad and now, my own family. The trout are LARGE AND FRESH. They may be a little pricey, but I think they are completely worth every penny. This is a FAMILY owned business and I love supporting them. I believe they still are cash only, so bring your $$$. And just an FYI... they clean them and put them on ice for you. Want the head? No problem. Want the head chopped off? They can do that too. I hope that many generations can enjoy this as much as I have and build wonderful, life lasting memories.

Friend and I used to love walking around here for $0.50 self serve honesty system. you could get a…read morebag of (fish) food to throw in the water. It was so fun to watch all the fish dive for the food. Will miss going. Finally had a chance to make time to go (apparently it's been longer than I thought since I had been there. This place will forever be missed.

This park is a great place to walk or fish and they should add some new things it would make the…read morepark a lot better but I've been going to silver creek for awhile and it's an amazing park

The people of Manitowoc are fortunate to have many fine parks in the city. Silver Creek Park is no…read moreexception. There is a very nice disc golf course that meanders through the woods. The lighthouse hole is the hole from hell. If you overshoot the net, your frisbee could easily end up in the lake. I have fond memories of this park from when I was a kid. We used to go to the south end of the park and shoot our 22 rifles. But this is a different age, don't try to do that these days. Silver Creek has the best beaches in Manitowoc. It has areas that are wild enough to do some serious birding. I find it a bit amusing that people have stopped playing disc golf. They are now obsessed with Pokemon Go, so the park is very quiet these days. But today I picked up a bag of trash. Apparently "Swinus Americanus" (my name for litter bugs) are still present there. Red Bull cans, and broken bottles on the beach. It always mystifies me why "people" trash out places of beauty; and what kind of knuckledragger breaks glass on a beach? All that aside, this is a premier park. It is a wonderful place to spend a few peaceful hours. It is surprisingly unused, or, at least, underused. Take a picnic, lay out on the beach and, if you're brave enough, swim in the lake (brrr!). Did I mention that I saw a hooded merganser today where Silver Creek meets Lake Michigan...nice.

Captain Swann found all the fish. First mate Ivan works very hard. The boat is very nice,…read morecomfortable, and accommodating for up to a group of six.

From the owner: Fishing is a passion for me and not a job. As an avid fishing angler, licensed USCG Captain and WI…read moreGuide, my overall goal is to provide you with the most entertaining day on the water, to reel in fish, and to ensure that your fishing experience on my vessel is a safe and memorable one...

My group of 6 had a great time ice fishing with Mr. Bluegill. Got some real nice walleyes and…read morelearned a lot from Troy. Troy was very good at taking the time to explain proper techniques and answering our questions. Even more impressive was his energy and effort in constantly searching the lake for a better location and better bite. Under some adverse conditions on Day 2, he even had us out on 3 different lakes looking for fish which were being very tight-lipped that day. He uses only top-notch equipment and the latest in ice fishing technology. His fee is reasonable and even includes a fresh cooked hot lunch on the ice (for full day trips) which we really enjoyed.

From the owner: Capt. Troy Peterson, owner of Mr. Bluegill Guide Service is one of only a few Full-Time fishing…read moreguides in the area specializing in Walleye, Muskie, panfish and bass on Lake Winnebago, Green Bay, The Wolf River, Fox River and Central Wisconsin Lakes. Ice Fishing or Open Water, no group is too big or too small, Mr.Bluegill Does It all and with a smile. Learn to fish or just have fun with one of Wisconsin's top multi-species anglers and fishing guide.

Easily accessible navigation marker on the north pier of Two Rivers Harbor. Parking lot and access…read morefrom behind the coast guard station at the end of the beach. Pleasant walk and lake views from the pier. Also a favorite fishing spot, especially during salmon season.

Interesting view point, with benches to take in the views. The walk to the little lighthouse from…read morethe parking area is not that hard-core, unless it's the dead of Winter. We were here in mid November and although it was not snowing or raining (yet) it was windy and cold, especially for my SoCal acclimated butt. The stop was worth it, as we were just killing time out of Green Bay for the day. I'd think the location is gorgeous during the late Spring or Summer months.

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.

tl;dr A gorgeous 8.8 acre park filled with history, giant shade trees, the gentle pleasant sound of…read morewater as it moves along in the Bark River, a crazy unique wooden playground themed after a fort, multiple war memorials, huge shade trees, and a bathroom with drinking fountain. The playground is titled 'Fort Cushing' and is an all wood structure, with primarily a mulch surface and a few minor spots with a rubber surface. Within the playground there are separated areas for the little kids side and the big kids side. The little kids side is fairly small, and consists of two slides, a sandpit, and a few swings. Safety note, the baby swings are crazy high off of the ground since the mulch has been worn down so much, so make sure your kiddo is secured as it would be a huge drop. The big kids side has a variety of slides, bridges, monkey bars, giant tires to climb through as well as a tire swing, and more. Note: The drop off of the covered twist slide also has a huge drop at the end from the worn down mulch. It's definitely a unique playground but if you have little kids you can't trust yet on their own you'll definitely have to be flexible and fast to get through it all. There is a huge open area filled with mature shade trees, a tall monument dedicated to the three Cushing Brothers, as well as an obelisk, and a few other memorials. The park is also situated along the Glacial Drumlin Trail. Oh, and dogs are allowed here! Plus, they have bags available for cleanup. If you're in the area, this park is definitely worth the stop!

Went here because it was listed as one of the best playgrounds in the MKE metro, and it is indeed…read morethat. All wood, and lots of twists and turns, but fenced in so you can't lose the kids too easily.good amount of parking, but nice bike/walking access through the Lake Country and Ice Age trails. Clean bathrooms. Nice view of the Bark River. Definitely worth a trip out here, plus Delafield is a cute town.

When you decide to see the James Tellen Woodland Sculpture Garden, be sure to double check your…read moremap. It's located in a residential neighborhood, south of Sheboygan, that is off the beaten path. The first thing you see is a log fence along Evergreen Road. In the trompe-l'œil sculpture, you'll find a Native American family, a momma bear climbing a tree and her two cubs playing in a tree. Park your car in the lot off Evergreen Road and walk back up to the road to take a closer look at the fence. The amount of detail that James Tellen put into his work is evident in the logs. You'll find a Native American family, a momma bear about to climb a tree, and her cubs playing on the tree top. Near the large sculpted tree (go ahead and stick your head in the large opening!) you'll find a box with an information sheet that describes the sculptures you'll be seeing as you walk the path into the woods. Where did this all come from? James Tellen worked in a Sheboygan furniture factory where he painted stripes and other details on the products. When not working, he studied painting under local artisans and later worked with other media. During the depression, production slowdowns gave him time to pursue his artwork. This log cottage and land, south of town, was a family refuge and became a place for him to pursue his artwork. During the winter, he would work on sculpting heads in the basement of his home. In Spring and Summer, he attached the heads to armatures that supported his concrete sculptures. Tellen died in 1957, leaving a legacy of 30 such sculptures at the family cottage. The Kohler Foundation acquired the sculpture garden in 1988 and in 2001, the collection was gifted to the John Michael Kohler Art Center. The Tellen environment is the first addition to the JMKAC collection that is off premises. (The JMKAC is in downtown Sheboygan.) A sculpture of a young Abraham Lincoln, splitting a log, shows Tellen's incredible dedication to detail. It is reminiscent of Clarence Shaler's "Lincoln the Dreamer" sculpture on the campus of Ripon College. Tellen tried to depict everyday people, and the young Lincoln is represented as an everyday neighbor rather than as the statesman that we all remember. The Tellen collection is open dawn to dusk daily. It is one the art environments restored by the Kohler Foundation and listed as part of Wandering Wisconsin. I have reviewed some of these sites on Yelp, too. https://www.jmkac.org/exhibitions/wandering-wisconsin.html

Nice walk through the woods. Interesting in a kitschy way. Go back to the roadhouse a half mile…read moreback down the road for some good drinks.