The restrictions of a pandemic have certainly made many of us a bit shack happy! If you’re not quite ready for nationwide travel, check out these wonderful family friendly attractions/activities (recommended by teacher/parents) found right here in our great state of WISCONSIN!!! LOCAL
- Breakwater Falls: Florence County: Three tiers of cascading falls create this 60-foot waterfall just below the Pine River Dam. Breakwater Falls: Wisconsin’s 6th Largest, Secret Waterfall
- Rhinelander Pioneer Park Historical Complex – An amazing local resource! Pioneer Park Historical Complex
- Wildwood Wildlife Park, Minocqua Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari
- Trees for Tomorrow, Eagle River has many programs and now runs KinderWild Camp for little ones; to find KinderWild Camp click on the “Experiences” tab at Trees for Tomorrow
- North Lakeland Discovery Center, Manitowish Waters – visit their website to see what they have to offer – hiking, programs, live wildlife animals, etc. Discovery Center
- Mecikalski Stovewood Museum; County B, Pelican Lake, WI 54463; 715-369-9142; Recommended by a Three Lakes parent, it’s a National Historic Site to preserve the Mecikalski Stovewood Building located in Jennings, WI. Mecikalski Stovewood Building (Pelican Lake)
LITERACY
- Bookworm Gardens, Sheboygan – AMAZING! One word says it all. Bookworm Gardens
JUST FOR FUN
- Poniatowski, WI – Stand ½ way between the North Pole and the Equator! 45 x 90 Geographical Marker (Rietbrock Geographical Marker)
- Kelley Country Creamery – if your travels take you near Fond Du lac, stop for ice cream. www.kelleycountrycreamery.com A family run dairy farm and creamery are featured.
- Jurustic Park – north of Marshfield, WI; Documents extinct creatures that lived near Marshfield; Jurustic Park – Creatures From The McMillian Marsh
HISTORY
- Visit Wisconsin Museums and Historic Sites Sponsored by the WI Historical Society, have fun learning about WI History!!!
- Go on a historical marker hunt. One parent suggests focusing on one county at a time. Wisconsin State Historical Markers
- It’s the 150th anniversary of the Peshtigo Fire; They will be hosting a celebration Sept. 24-26, but you may visit the Peshtigo Fire Museum starting May 27th. Peshtigo Fire Museum
HIKING
- Ice Age Trail: Explore Wisconsin’s geography. The website includes information, maps, itineraries, games, and activities for kids. Explore the Trail
- Timm’s Hill – Wisconsin’s highest natural point; Wonderful walking trails, lookout tower and picnic spot. W3206 County Road RR – Ogema, WI 54459; Timm’s Hill County Park
- There are many hiking opportunities locally. A few that are recommended include: Awassa and Fern Ridge Trails in St. Germain. Star Lake Trail north of St. Germain; Luna Lake and Butternut/Franklin Nature Trails
SCIENCE
- Kovac Planetarium, Monico – The world’s largest mechanical planetarium. Learn all about the night sky!! Kovac Planetarium
- Welcome to Henry Vilas Zoo Madison
- NEW Zoo & Adventure Park Green Bay