The 10 Best Nature & Wildlife Areas in Wisconsin, United States

The North Lakeland Discovery Center is your connection to the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Nestled on 63-acres within the NH-AL State Forest the Discovery Center offers countless opportunities to explore the Northwoods. With our twelve miles of hiking, biking, groomed skiing, and snowshoe trails you can wander through large pine and maple forests, see bogs and lakes and even get stunning views of the beautiful Manitowish River.We have a Nature Nook where your entire family can touch, feel and experience many of the amazing resources of the area. Other drop-in activities include kayaking, canoeing and fishing on pristine Statehouse Lake. And with naturalists on staff, our programs offer learning adventures for adults, family and children. Visit our website for more details!

LondonDairy Alpacas has been in business for more than two decades on a ranch that has been family owned for four generations. Approximately 50 alpacas make their residence here. We feature one-hour guided interactive, educational tours for all ages; the young and the young at heart for a fee. Reservations MUST be made in advance, preferably at least 24 hours. We can accommodate large groups, bus groups, scouts, family reunions, 4-H clubs, school groups, and visiting tourists. Our gift and South American wine store is located in the former bottling plant which was built during the 1940's. We offer a wide range of alpaca products from yarn to roving, finished products such as sweaters, hats, mittens, gloves, socks, collectible bears and figurines. Alpaca fiber is 3x warmer than sheep wool and 7x stronger. It is hypoallergenic and has natural thermal and wicking properties.

B&H Trout Fishing and Bait Shop has been established in 1950 and is one of the oldest attractions in Wisconsin Dells. We are conveniently located 3640 State HWY 13. According to our customers, B&H is the best place to fish in Wisconsin Dells! Just bring your family or friends and enjoy the thrill of catching beautiful high quality rainbow, brook and brown trout in spring fed water. B&H is a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature, great fun for all ages. You are guaranteed to catch fish! Choose from 2 ponds with small and big trout. We provide free fishing equipment and free bait and tackle. We can freeze and store yours catch, or you can grill it and eat it at our large picnic area, perfect for family and friends reunions and parties. Bait Shop open from 6am until Dusk. "Trout Fishing hours are from 8am until dusk, except for adverse weather (especially in Fall, Winter and Spring). To make sure we are open for fishing, please call ahead!"

Ferry Bluff is a gem many times overlooked by tourists in the area of Sauk City due to lack of information. After a short and not too difficult hike (0.8 mile) through a beautiful forest it offers a breathtaking view of Wisconsin river. I am a tourist who visited recently this place but could not find information I needed on TripAdvisor. I recommend including this attraction in the listing.

Located at Perrot State Park, this nature center attracts waterfowl.

A 2-mile walking path cuts through this nature reserve; great for birdwatching.

Considered the birthplace of ecological restoration, the UW–Madison Arboretum is a teaching and research facility that conserves and restores land, advances science, offers public outreach, and benefits from community involvement. The 1,200-acre grounds are home to protected prairies, woodlands, wetlands, savannas, springs, shoreline, a notable horticultural collection, and Wisconsin native plant gardens. It also offers 20 miles of walking trails and 4 miles of biking road as well as hundreds of learning and volunteer opportunities. The Arboretum is located between Lake Wingra and the West Beltline Highway. The main entrance is at 1207 Seminole Highway. The Visitor Center is open weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekends from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Arboretum admission is free.

Split into two "units" south and north of Milwaukee, both sections contain part of the Ice Age Trail, a 1,000-mile trail throughout Wisconsin.