Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Listening Point - General Discussion :: WI state parks
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jhb8426 |
I've been to both Pattison and Amnicon Falls. Enjoyed them both. Used to go to Willow River with the Boy Scouts before it was a park. Camped there a lot. |
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ZaraSp00k |
But it was a nice diversion while it lasted. I visited a number of them: Willow River, nice waterfall and hiking, lake & beach Pattison, even better hiking and waterfalls, the deck on the north side gave me vertigo. Amnicon Falls, more good hiking and water falls Copper Falls, did I yet mention great hiking and water falls? Very nice old school trails built back in the Great Depression, too bad we can't pay people to do that now instead paying them to do nothing. Perrot, nice hiking, great exercise climbing hills along the Mississippi to strengthen the legs for portaging. Great Views of river valley, tugs, fishermen, railway, sunset and I imagine sunrise Wildcat Mtn nice view of Kickapoo valley Now I'm going to have to investigate some of the nearby lakes and rivers I discovered along the way. |
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4keys |
Buckhorn SP is another quiet park. It doesn't get huge crowds because, let's face it, central WI is flat. The big draw is its on Castle Rock Lake. But the great thing is it is local and has several long trails to take the dog on, which is good for me. |
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Blatz |
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butthead |
Lots of good opportunities! butthead |
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butthead |
4keys: "Those parks with waterfalls are also very scenic in winter with snow and ice. And many parks have snowshoes you can borrow. Buckhorn was recently updated and expanded. Quiet only when the F16's out of Volk Field are not flying, but they are fun to watch! butthead |
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gsfisher13 |
As someone posted state park stickers are required, not free anymore. Also important note they are closed on Wednesday to allow park employees to maintain them. Limited hours. No overnight camping yet. Soon hopefully. |
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ZaraSp00k |
butthead: "Gov. Dodge near Dodgeville, with lots of hiking and canoeing. " I don't think Gov. Dodge was open. I had wanted to go there and Wyalusing, but the web site said they were closed. I guess I can go in June when they have the free weekend. Yeah, I am cheap, but WI also nailed a $50 fine on me for filing my taxes late so I need to recover that. The $*@, they owed me money. It's not like I owed the state money. They took 5/7ths of my return!!!! I can also recover it by not paying trail fees for biking and skiing. If there is one thing I have learned from Mad City, it's OK to break the law if you don't agree with it. |