Wisconsin·Topic

Parks & nature

Wisconsin’s natural landscapes range from dense northern forests to rolling southern prairies.

* **National Parks and Lakeshores:** The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore on Lake Superior features stunning sea caves, lighthouses, and pristine wilderness. * **State Parks:** The Wisconsin State Park System includes gems like Devil's Lake State Park (known for 500-foot quartzite bluffs), Peninsula State Park in Door County, and Wyalusing State Park overlooking the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers. * **Forests and Reserves:** The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest covers over 1.5 million acres of the Northwoods. The Horicon Marsh is one of the largest freshwater marshes in the US, serving as a critical habitat for migrating birds and wildlife.

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