Wisconsin is gorgeous in any season, a point well proven by this road trip that crosses the entire state. This epic journey starts with amazing views of the Mississippi River and passes important natural landmarks inland before ending at the shore of Lake Michigan. It’s gorgeous in any season, so this is a trip for spring, summer, fall, or winter. Fasten your seatbelt – it’s also a trip that’s going to wow any nature lover! Here’s an interactive map of the route that you can change to your liking.
The Route
Google Maps This road trip covers 229 miles and the drive time is a little under five hours. But you’ll want to allow plenty of extra time to do a little hiking and take some photos – it’s a beautiful trip!
- Wyalusing State Park
Facebook / Friends of Wyalusing State Park Vistas don’t get any better than the ones you’ll find in this park along the Mississippi. Allow plenty of time to enjoy the view - you may have a hard time breaking away. Wyalusing State Park, 13081 State Park Ln, Bagley, WI 53801, USA
- Devils Lake State Park
Facebook / Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park This popular park near Baraboo has it all – amazing trails that lead to rock formations, a beautiful lake and towering rocky bluffs. Allow enough time here to go for a little hike. Devil’s Lake State Park, S5975 Park Rd, Baraboo, WI 53913, USA
- Mirror Lake State Park
Facebook / Friends of Mirror Lake State Park When you see the lake, you’ll understand the name. On some days, Mirror Lake is so calm you can see your reflection. You’ll find the lake in a 2,100-acre state park near the Wisconsin Dells. Mirror Lake State Park, E10320 Fern Dell Rd, Baraboo, WI 53913, USA
- Horicon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge
Facebook / Friends of Horicon Marsh This 21,000-acre natural area near Horicon offers sweeping vistas and the chance to see enormous flocks of migratory birds. Bring your binoculars! Horicon Marsh, Wisconsin, USA
- Harrington Beach State Park
Facebook / Harrington Beach State Park This trip ends on a magnificent Lake Michigan beach in the town of Belgium. Relax on the shoreline or stretch your legs on one of the park’s tranquil hiking paths. Harrington Beach State Park, 531 Co Rd D, Belgium, WI 53004, USA
Each one of these scenic spots is worthy of a road trip, so you may want to plot some return adventures – this route will give you a lot of ideas! To take in even more scenery, here are some scenic backroads that are perfect for a long drive.
Google Maps
This road trip covers 229 miles and the drive time is a little under five hours. But you’ll want to allow plenty of extra time to do a little hiking and take some photos – it’s a beautiful trip!
Facebook / Friends of Wyalusing State Park
Vistas don’t get any better than the ones you’ll find in this park along the Mississippi. Allow plenty of time to enjoy the view - you may have a hard time breaking away.
Wyalusing State Park, 13081 State Park Ln, Bagley, WI 53801, USA
Facebook / Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park
This popular park near Baraboo has it all – amazing trails that lead to rock formations, a beautiful lake and towering rocky bluffs. Allow enough time here to go for a little hike.
Devil’s Lake State Park, S5975 Park Rd, Baraboo, WI 53913, USA
Facebook / Friends of Mirror Lake State Park
When you see the lake, you’ll understand the name. On some days, Mirror Lake is so calm you can see your reflection. You’ll find the lake in a 2,100-acre state park near the Wisconsin Dells.
Mirror Lake State Park, E10320 Fern Dell Rd, Baraboo, WI 53913, USA
Facebook / Friends of Horicon Marsh
This 21,000-acre natural area near Horicon offers sweeping vistas and the chance to see enormous flocks of migratory birds. Bring your binoculars!
Horicon Marsh, Wisconsin, USA
Facebook / Harrington Beach State Park
This trip ends on a magnificent Lake Michigan beach in the town of Belgium. Relax on the shoreline or stretch your legs on one of the park’s tranquil hiking paths.
Harrington Beach State Park, 531 Co Rd D, Belgium, WI 53004, USA
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