Wausau, WI: Pallette Lake
Pass through a tunnel of greens‰ÛÓpine trees, lush marshes, and carpets of moss‰ÛÓon this 4.9-mile hike to a quiet sun-soaked lake.
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Minneapolis, MN: Afton State ParkFrom bluffs to beaches to a bluebird trail, this 3.5-mile lollipop loop samples Afton State Park and the shores of the federally-designated wild and scenic St. Croix River. Appleton, WI: Ice Age TrailBegin this quiet 8.4-mile, out-and-back at a glacier dug lake, then continue through farm and forest where whitetail deer, turkeys, and coyotes roam. Milwaukee: John Muir White LoopSkirt the edges of a boggy cauldron in Kettle Moraine State Forest as you loop 4 miles into terrain tilled by supersize glaciers thousands of years ago. |
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Canoeing down the Wisconsin River6 person canoe trip down the Wisconsin River |
Trail Mix — Central — March 2013Your region's go-now guide: Explore ice caves on Wisconsin's Apostle Islands, overnight in peace in northern Missouri, and more. Local Hikes in the Central U.S. — March 2013Snag a dozen great winter trips, including a texas Hill Country overnight, a Lake Superior snowshoe, and a hike to Apostle islands ice caves. |
Rip & Go: Crane Creek Island - Chippewa Flowage, WIPaddle a novice-friendly route on the state's third largest lake. Readers' Choice 2012: Your Neck of the Woods - Midwest HikesClimb dunes, find instant solitude, camp atop riverside bluffs, ascend to surprising above-treeline views, and hike along the St. Croix River. |
August 2008 Reader PhotosWaterfalls and sunsets rule in this summer batch of BACKPACKER reader photos. |
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: Sierra Designs Tov and L.L. Bean Ultralite 850Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter explains the new innovations in down insulation technology |
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: Vasque Snow Junkie UD BootsStaff Photographer Ben Fullerton reviews the lightweight Snow Junkie boots from Vasque |
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Courtesy of Travelwisconsin.com
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