Parks and nature in Wisconsin

Wisconsin's landscape features diverse geological formations, from the 21 islands of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore to the sandstone mesas of Mill Bluff State Park. The state's history is preserved through the Roche-a-Cri petroglyphs and the industrial art of Dr. Evermor’s Park. Coastal highlights include the limestone sea caves at Cave Point and the Rawley Point Lighthouse. Interstate Park offers views of the St. Croix River gorge, while Superior Falls marks the border with Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Wisconsin Nature & Parks — Map

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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is a U.S. national lakeshore consisting of 21 islands and shoreline encompassing 69,372 acres on the…

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Lake Park

Lake Park, a mile-long park on a bluff above Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is an urban park covering 138.1-acre.

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Roche-a-Cri Petroglyphs

The Roche-a-Cri Petroglyphs, also known as the Friendship Glyphs, are a Registered Historic Place in Roche-a-Cri State Park, near…

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Cave Point County Park

Features limestone cliffs and underwater caves carved by Lake Michigan's waves. The park offers hiking trails along the rocky shoreline and is a known site for scuba diving and observing winter ice formations.

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Rawley Point Lighthouse

Rawley Point Light is a lighthouse located in Point Beach State Forest, near Two Rivers, Wisconsin.

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Rocky Arbor State Park

Rocky Arbor State Park is a 244-acre Wisconsin state park in the Wisconsin Dells region.

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Cherney Maribel Caves County Park

Cherney Maribel Caves County Park is a county park located near Maribel in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.

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Dr. Evermor's Park

Dr. Evermor's Forevertron is the 2nd largest scrap metal sculpture in the world, standing 50 ft. high and 120 ft. wide, and weighing 300…

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Hartman Creek State Park

Hartman Creek State Park is a 1,417-acre Wisconsin state park near Waupaca, Wisconsin, United States. The park contains several small lakes.

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Mill Bluff State Park

Mill Bluff State Park is a state park in west-central Wisconsin, United States.

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Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve

Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve is a 73-acre public park located in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, running adjacent to Lake Michigan for 0.7…

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Interstate Park

Interstate Park comprises two adjacent state parks on the Minnesota–Wisconsin border, both named Interstate State Park.

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Superior Falls

Superior Falls is a waterfall situated on the Montreal River, which forms the border between Iron County, Wisconsin and Gogebic County,…

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Wisconsin Point Light

The Wisconsin Point Light is a lighthouse located in Superior, on Wisconsin Point, in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States.

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St. Croix River Boom Site Landing

The St. Croix Boom Site is a historic and scenic wayside on the St. Croix River in Stillwater Township, Minnesota, United States.

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Buckhorn State Park

Buckhorn State Park is a 6,990-acre Wisconsin state park southeast of Necedah.

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Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge of the United States located in the state of Wisconsin.

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Monona Terrace Rooftop Terrace

A public space designed by Frank Lloyd Wright offering panoramic views of Lake Monona and downtown Madison. The terrace features seasonal gardens and community event spaces atop the convention center.

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