Potawatomi State Park: Door County's hidden gem
Potawatomi State Park packs 1,225 acres of dolomite bluffs, sheltered harbors, and the eastern terminus of the 1,000-mile Ice Age Trail into one of Door County's most underrated family destinations.
Peninsula State Park: The four-season family guide
Wisconsin's most beloved state park welcomes over one million visitors annually to bluffs, forests, and eight miles of Green Bay shoreline. This guide provides families with everything needed to experience Peninsula State Park authentically across all seasons—from spring wildflower carpets to world-class winter skiing.
Wisconsin Waterfalls: Complete Explorer’s Guide
This guide covers every notable waterfall in the state, organized by region with practical trip-planning details for families with children of all ages.
Kohler-Andrae State Park: Your Complete Family Guide
Just 52 miles north of Milwaukee lies one of Wisconsin's most family-friendly natural treasures: Kohler-Andrae State Park, where majestic sand dunes meet over two miles of pristine Lake Michigan shoreline. This 988-acre park—designated a "Wonder of Wisconsin"—offers families an extraordinarily diverse outdoor experience combining beaches, dunes, wetlands, forests, and prairies in one accessible location.
How to get free admission to Wisconsin state parks in 2026
Wisconsin state parks offer multiple pathways to free or discounted admission beyond just paying full price.
Bayfield Bound: Hikes, Sea Caves, Ferries and Flavors
Plan an easy weekend escape from Milwaukee’s North Shore to Bayfield: hike Apostle Islands sea caves, ride the ferry, savor local eats, and stay in unique lake-view rentals.