Minneapolis: Ice Age Circle
Go 4.8 miles past the scuff marks and rocky scraps of an ancient glacier that left its long-lasting signature in western Wisconsin.
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Minneapolis: Ice Age CircleGo 4.8 miles past the scuff marks and rocky scraps of an ancient glacier that left its long-lasting signature in western Wisconsin. Chicago: White River State TrailGrab your boots or hop on your bike to hit one of the Dairyland’s newer trails on this 11.8-mile out-and-back along an old railroad trestle. Waupaca, WI: Hartman CreekThis 3.9-mile, figure-8 loop meanders along the shores of glacial lakes under a mixed forest of hardwoods and pine-a perfect trail/off-trail adventure for ambitious young hikers
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Apostle Islands2 night kayaking trip in the Apostle Islands in Wisconsin
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What makes a backpacker a backpacker? It's not the garage full of gear or piles of guidebooks--it's the experiences, from thru-hiking a long trail to pushing your personal envelope to inspiring a child's love of wilderness. Here we present BACKPACKER's new Life List: 10 experiences to add to your tick-listnow--and the key skills you need to nail them.
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Score wildlife sightings daily, choice views hourly--and at least one juicy burger--on this weeklong circuit.
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Surprise: This park's busy corridor trails offer a fast track to a private slice of heaven.
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Rise above the crowds and earn solo views of elk, wildflowers, and summit sunsets.
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