Outdoors in Milwaukee

Amnicon Falls State Park

Nature park featuring waterfalls & rapids on the Amnicon River, trails & camping.

South Range, WI|5

Nature Preserve

The Ridges Sanctuary

1,600 acres of protected state natural park with 30 ridges, wetlands & hiking trails to explore.

Baileys Harbor, WI|5

Council Grounds State Park

508-acre park on Lake Alexander & the Wisconsin River with camping, hiking, swimming & fishing.

Merrill, WI|5

Pattison State Park

Scenic park with the state’s highest waterfalls plus hiking trails, beach, nature center & wildlife.

Superior, WI|5

St. Feriole Island Park

Waterfront outdoor activity area with baseball fields, plus shade trees, restrooms & parking.

Prairie du Chien, WI|5

Merrick State Park

Riverfront, 322-acre marshy backwaters teeming with wildlife & popular with boaters & fishermen.

Fountain City, WI|4

Scenic Spot

Willow Falls

Hudson, WI|5

National Park

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Recreational park on Lake Superior with 21 islands, historic lighthouses & sandstone caves.

Bayfield, WI|5

Big Bay State Park

Scenic park on Madeline Island with a Lake Superior beach & 7 miles of hiking & nature trails.

La Pointe, WI|5

Willow River State Park

3,000-acre riverside park encompassing Little Falls Lake with a waterfall, swimming & canoeing.

Hudson, WI|5

Devil's Punchbowl Preserve

Menomonie, WI|5

Buena Vista Park

Alma, WI|5

Kinnickinnic State Park

Park with a sandy beach & 6.5 miles of hiking trails offering opportunities for fishing & hunting.

River Falls, WI|5

Northern Highland–American Legion State Forest

Spread over 232,000 acres, this forest offers camping, fishing, hiking & other outdoor activities.

Boulder Junction, WI|5

Scenic Spot

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Mainland Sea Caves

Bayfield, WI|5

Wildlife Park

Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari

Zoo with rides, a fish pond, animal feeding encounters & a 168-acre safari park with a tram.

Minocqua, WI|5

The Highground Veterans Memorial Park

Neillsville, WI|5

Peninsula State Park

Huge scenic park with a 38-acre island, 18-hole golf course, bike trails, camping & more.

Fish Creek, WI|5

Cave Point County Park

Park featuring underwater caves, hiking trails & limestone cliffs along scenic Lake Michigan.

Sturgeon Bay, WI|5