Wisconsin Parks and Recreation Areas with Star Gazing

A mere 15,000 years ago, two-thirds of what is today Wisconsin lay under the grip of colossal ice sheets. The climate warmed and they began to melt back. In their wake, they left an impressive glacial landscape of fascinating landforms--moraines, drumlins, kames, kettles, eskers, outwash plains, erratics, meltwater channels, potholes, driftless (unglaciated) topography, glacial lake beds and islands, and more. read more...

Phone: 608-441-5610   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Madison   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Trail   Activities: Backpacking, Birding, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Camping, Nature Walks, Snowshoeing, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: Ice Age National Scenic Trail

The North Country National Scenic Trail links scenic, natural, historic, and cultural areas in seven northern states. The approximately four thousand mile long trail incudes a variety of hikes from easy walking to challenging treks. read more...

Phone: 608-441-5610   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Madison   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park, National Historic Trail   Activities: Backpacking, Birding, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Camping, Nature Walks, Snowshoeing, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: North Country National Scenic Trail