Parks

Wisconsin Point 

Behold the endless Lake Superior horizon. Stroll miles of beach on one of the world’s largest freshwater sandbars. Go birding in an old-growth forest. Walk the rocks to a century-old lighthouse. For many, this special place is The Point of vacation.

Explore the Brule

For paddlers and anglers, The Brule is a top Wisconsin vacation spot. With world-class trout fishing. Campgrounds with family sites and canoe landings on a river stretching 44 miles, plus nine miles of Lake Superior shoreline and 23 miles of the North Country National Scenic Trail.

Amnicon Falls State Park 

The name says it all. View idyllic waterfalls and rapids along the Amnicon River from a famous, covered footbridge and nearby trails. Named one of Wisconsin’s most treasured state parks, Amnicon Falls is a four-season spot to picnic, camp, hike and even take a summer dip.

Pattison State Park 

Want a trip to gush about? Visit the highest waterfall in Wisconsin. Big Manitou Falls, at 165 feet, is just two feet shorter than Niagra Falls. What’s more, Pattison State Park has 1,400 acres to explore year-round. With camping, a lake with a beach, a nature center and scenic trails.

Douglas County Wildlife Area 

Known among locals as “the Bird Sanctuary,” Douglas County Wildlife Area spans 4,000+ acres of public land actively managed as a brush prairie habitat for sharp-tailed grouse. Horseback riders come to enjoy miles of trail, open fields scattered with summer wildflowers, pine barrens, shallow lakes and wetlands. It’s natural for wildlife viewing. Each fall, it’s a Wisconsin destination for nationally recognized bird dog trials.

Superior Municipal Forest 

Get a taste of the wild, right in town. At 4,400 acres, Superior Municipal Forest is the third largest forest within a US city—and one of Wisconsin’s few remaining boreal habitats. Find easy access to hiking and biking, cross-country skiing, snowmobile and ATV trails. A stunning disc golf course. Picturesque paddling. And even a lone campsite accessible by water.