This is a small seasonal (May 15-Oct 15) campground managed by the City of Ashland Parks and…read moreRecreation. It has 6 RV sites with electric, and 6 tent/small camper tents without electric. (Parks and Recreation also manages another campground, Kreher, for larger RVs. Kreher has 33 sites). Prentice Park is a first come, first served campground. No reservations are taken. There were many sites still available when we arrived on a Wednesday evening around 6 pm in late May. Tent sites are $20/night ($125/week), while electric sites are $35/night. There was a host on-site, and we were able to pay her directly. This is a nice, and well-maintained campground. Sites were flat and clear, with a picnic table and fire ring. We had some privacy because there were small trees between our site and the adjacent one. (Some sites were less private). Firewood was available. There are flush toilets and secure showers. (The showers are for campers only, and require a passcode. The bathroom is open to the public during the day but is locked at night (usable with passcode). The campground felt safe, given the host on site but also with occasional patrols by the local police. The campground is adjacent to Prentice Park, which has a pavilion, playground, another bathroom, 2 miles of hiking trails, and access to the Ashland Rails to Trails. There is also an artesian well on site for fresh water. There were a few small negatives. We were tent camping and, despite being a few miles from Rte. 2, we could hear some truck traffic from that road. The campground is inland, so there's no view of Lake Superior. (Kreher Campground has lakefront sites). Finally, like everywhere else in the great outdoors in northern Wisconsin in late May, there were some mosquitoes but they weren't overwhelming.

A big thank you to the City of Ashland for providing and maintaining such a lovely campground. We…read moreare in a 38' class A with a Jeep. Site 5 was perfect for us. There are 6 RV sites and tent sites. It is a first come first serve campground. Sites have water and 50 amp power. Site 5 is a pull thru, paved and level. The camp host was right there providing the shower code. There are deer, bunnies, an owl and lots of birds. Fire pits at each site and firewood is available for purchase. Wonderful bike/walking trails here as well. Just delightful!

This park and campground is beautiful! We have fallen in love with Wisconsin parks and this is no…read moredifferent. Even long portions of the hiking trails were handicap accessible. There were several large covered picnic areas and places that looked like a city park with playgrounds and the like. Amazing! Oh, and the falls are gorgeous. Almost forgot that part.

Copper Falls State Park is often ranked among Wisconsin's top state parks, and it's easy to see…read morewhy. Located in the Northwoods of northern Wisconsin, the park's highlight is the Doughboy Trail, a well-developed two-mile loop that offers excellent views of both Copper Falls and Brownstone Falls. The trail is easy to follow, well-maintained, and includes several scenic overlooks. Because of its distance--several hours from cities like Madison--I recommend combining a visit with other Northwoods attractions. A great option is to stop here while exploring the Apostle Islands or the Bayfield area. Once inside the park, follow the main road past the ranger station until it ends at the parking lot, where you'll find restrooms and the Doughboy Trailhead. This is a beautiful park and well worth the stop, especially if you plan it alongside other northern Wisconsin adventures.

Really nice activity center. We went there with my kids this weekend. The pool was very nice and…read morewell lit. The sauna was very nice and had that fresh wood smell. They have very nice basketball gym with a running track above it. They also have a great workout area with weights and cardio machines. My only issue was we went Saturday morning to ask when they were open and I was told that the pool was open until 8 pm. That it specifically closed a half hour before the building. We showed up at 6 pm and the person at the front said the pool was closed and picked up the little paper notification paper to show me. Cool but the earlier person should have said that and let me know. Instead I drove and got 4 little kids ready and then had to deal with dissapointed kids. The next day was super nice but no one really seemed to care what happened the day before. My suggestion to the owner is maybe work on the management process of the facility. It is super nice and you own a lot of other well run property in town. This should be the shining gem of Minong. I will be back and hope to have better communication on open times when I do.

New, clean, safe. Locker rooms are awesome. Family rooms…read moreavailable. Lockers are free with built in keypad locks. Kids had a blast in the water park and the gym. Had so much fun I lost a contact in the pool. We will definitely visit again.

My daughter and I stopped in before a wedding we attended. The staff was so nice and accommodating…read more I loved the little store they had-we got a nice puzzle and a butterfly toy to take home. Their facility is small but they pack in so much fun and educational items. My daughter loved the soft play area with all the toys and stuff. And also loved climbing up the tree and being able to walk outside to the observation patio. We tried to go on a short hike outside, but the mosquitoes were very bothersome and my little one was not having it. There is ample parking.

Took the kids (age 8 and 5) on a Monday morning. The route we took was pleasant and well marked…read more Parking was ample. The woman at the front of the visitor's center was very helpful. The kids did a small scavenger hunt in the building and received stickers for completing. A small tree you can clim had stairs and at the top a birds nest. The facility was very clean. The kids were given nets to catch bugs or butterflies (or frogs) and we utilized the "Purple" trail as an easy hike for the kids. The playground area was just the right size and the surrounding flowers we so cheery. The restrooms were very clean as well. We would have stayed longer but had lunch plans nearby. I highly recommend

This is such a beautiful zoo. Unique animals and a beautiful zoo ground. Be sure to take all the…read morehiking paths. They are short but so worth the views. The variety of animals are really fun to see. Kangaroos, red pandas, prairie dogs, cockroaches, bats....truly something for everyone. The enclosures provide great views for the children and the animals appear to be well cared for. Many educational signs and interactive exhibits ,make it fun for all ages. They have a wonderful gift shop that also should not be missed. Also, take the train. It is only a few bucks and it is a relaxing way to see the park with your young ones. We had a wonderful time and will make it a point of returning next time we are in town.

Expensive for how small it is, we ate lunch there and the food took forever. Definitely could make…read morethe place more appealing/fun/interactive for the price of admission.

I highly recommend getting on the water and experiencing the Sea Caves. I didn't have any…read moreexperience with kayaking and so I went on a guided tour. Definitely worth the money! Sea kayaks are recommended for venturing out into the lake as well as wet or dry suits. Do not underestimate Lake Superior as the water temperature is much, much colder than other lakes due to its depth, and the swells can get up to 6 feet tall, knocking you off your boat. People have gotten hypothermia even in the summer. I also visited the Visitor Center and Headquarters in Bayfield, as well as the visitor center in Little Sand Bay. The headquarters had exhibits, a movie, small gift shop area, and of course friendly rangers! The Little Sand Bay visitor center had exhibits outside. While it wasn't staffed, the vestibule was open for brochures. It's on my bucket list to visit again during the winter for the ice caves.

Visit for the Sea Caves! We spent 4 days in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore - 3 days of…read morecamping on Sand Island and a full day touring the surrounding area. Skip Madeline Island if your schedule is tight. Highlights: Sea Caves - my favorites were the northeastern edge of Sand Island (next to Justice Bay). They are so breathtakingly beautiful, especially in sunrise or sunset lighting. Since we took our boat, we were able to get up close to see all the spectacular details. If you don't have a boat, rent kayaks and a tour guide to get up close views. Grand Tour - we drove to Bayfield to ride a large catamaran boat for a 3 hour tour of the Apostle Islands. Visitor Centers - they were full of interesting info and has some fun merch for souvenirs. Many people rave about their experience visiting Madeline Island (the largest island) which isn't actually a part of the National Lakeshore, but we found it rather outdated and boring and left on the very next ferry.

We had a lot of fun at the park. The facilities were very clean and nice. We stayed in campsite 32…read moreand really enjoyed it. The campsites have a good amount of foliage and feel private. The park feels remote considering you have to take a car ferry and drive to the other side of the island to get there. Firewood was available for $9 a bundle up by the office. We hiked a few of the trials--lagoon ridge train was not kept up, there are signs alerting of this. The walk by the beach and the water was very nice. The flies were bad when we went, and so were mosquitoes, but it probably had to do with the time of year! We went into town several times, they have one small grocery store and a few bars and restaurants. Overall a great experience and would go back!

We came here on the ferry from Bayfield (super easy, but recommend having your car on the ferry if…read moreyou plan to head out here) and had a great time hiking. I was a little confused on where I was supposed to park for the trails, but there's essentially one road so you just kinda figure it out as you go (I went the wrong way the first time, maybe a 2 minute detour). We parked near the beach access area, and started off on the trails. We took the Woods Trail to the Point Trail to the Bayview Trail -- and it brings you right back to the same place. I recommend doing it in this order (which I think is counter-clockwise?) versus the reverse. While the Woods Trail is in a lovely, lush green woods, after seeing the rocks and lake sites along the other trails, the Woods Trail would be a very boring way to end. Starting with the Woods Trail, it's only better as you go along. I hiked with my senior large dog, and he did just fine on the paths. Pretty clear markings and nothing super treacherous if you don't venture out on to the rock formations. Dogs are not allowed on the beach or boardwalk (big sad face), so we went back to town after the hike. Along our way, we saw a small black bear crossing the road! Quite an adventure. Depending on date and time, might be limited food options on the island, so have a plan and check out your options ahead of time.

This is a super pretty waterfall which also happens to be a short walk away! Highly worth stopping…read moreby if you're traveling on the road and want to stretch out your legs, or to visit as an attraction in of itself. It's great since you don't need to purchase a permit to park in the wayside/visitor center lot. There's a pretty large visitor center with washrooms, a nature store, and exhibits. The exhibits were informative, ranging from the rocks of Lake Superior, to the animals of the forest park. I spent about 15 minutes here reading all the signs. The park store has ice cream, clothing, cards, and other sundries. It was pretty busy with people purchasing Gooseberry Falls State Park swag. I guess this park is pretty beloved! Finally, the walk to the falls was beautiful. It's paved all the way and very clearly laid out so there's no chance of getting lost. Some people were wading in the river and taking some amazing photos of this beautiful place.

This place is always on our stopping list when we're up north…read more The falls being easily accessible are also a great place to put your feet in the water and throw rocks. The visitor center is also very nice and well equipped with the extra bonus of ice cream treats!

It was a very nice place. It is a public beach that has a nice lake. It was a really clean lake and…read morethe docks were clean. We had so much fun here at Torpy Park. It is very close to downtown Minocqua. There is a playground there, that is perfect for all ages of kids. It was pretty big too. Overall Torpy Park was very nice, I would definitely come back.

This is the perfect little park right on Lake Minocqua. We enjoyed when our children were little…read moreto pull the boat right up to it and let them out to play on the beach or have a picnic. Today I was there just to enjoy the fall weather and take a walk down all the trails near by. A lot of people were eating their lunches out on blankets and soaking up the last bit of the warm sunshine. They have a beautiful area with play equipment for children, a tennis court area, and a pavilion with a lot of picnic tables.

The Duluth area has a bunch of great hiking trails but I was told to visit this park by a work…read morebuddy who had went with his family. The park was right in the heart of Duluth and offered up some very fun yet wild hiking trails to explore. There was even a waterfall to find at one point. Lots of parking and a playground make this a great stop for those who want to experience nature without having to drive too far out of town. Great views of the lake as you are driving up the hill as well. I highly recommend a visit.

We hiked the trail from 4th to the park and then to the top of the ski lift several times, (3.7…read moreroundtrip depending on which trail you take to the top of the ski lift. It is a mostly shaded well used trail. There is an outhouse style restroom in the park. Duluth residents are so fortunate to have so many parks and trails. It has been a pleasure to hike so many of them on our 5 week visit. Chester Park is a winner.