When you decide to see the James Tellen Woodland Sculpture Garden, be sure to double check your…read moremap. It's located in a residential neighborhood, south of Sheboygan, that is off the beaten path. The first thing you see is a log fence along Evergreen Road. In the trompe-l'œil sculpture, you'll find a Native American family, a momma bear climbing a tree and her two cubs playing in a tree. Park your car in the lot off Evergreen Road and walk back up to the road to take a closer look at the fence. The amount of detail that James Tellen put into his work is evident in the logs. You'll find a Native American family, a momma bear about to climb a tree, and her cubs playing on the tree top. Near the large sculpted tree (go ahead and stick your head in the large opening!) you'll find a box with an information sheet that describes the sculptures you'll be seeing as you walk the path into the woods. Where did this all come from? James Tellen worked in a Sheboygan furniture factory where he painted stripes and other details on the products. When not working, he studied painting under local artisans and later worked with other media. During the depression, production slowdowns gave him time to pursue his artwork. This log cottage and land, south of town, was a family refuge and became a place for him to pursue his artwork. During the winter, he would work on sculpting heads in the basement of his home. In Spring and Summer, he attached the heads to armatures that supported his concrete sculptures. Tellen died in 1957, leaving a legacy of 30 such sculptures at the family cottage. The Kohler Foundation acquired the sculpture garden in 1988 and in 2001, the collection was gifted to the John Michael Kohler Art Center. The Tellen environment is the first addition to the JMKAC collection that is off premises. (The JMKAC is in downtown Sheboygan.) A sculpture of a young Abraham Lincoln, splitting a log, shows Tellen's incredible dedication to detail. It is reminiscent of Clarence Shaler's "Lincoln the Dreamer" sculpture on the campus of Ripon College. Tellen tried to depict everyday people, and the young Lincoln is represented as an everyday neighbor rather than as the statesman that we all remember. The Tellen collection is open dawn to dusk daily. It is one the art environments restored by the Kohler Foundation and listed as part of Wandering Wisconsin. I have reviewed some of these sites on Yelp, too. https://www.jmkac.org/exhibitions/wandering-wisconsin.html

Nice walk through the woods. Interesting in a kitschy way. Go back to the roadhouse a half mile…read moreback down the road for some good drinks.

Two women and our two dogs stopped unexpectedly for a short hike on our way to Door County. What a…read morebrilliant choice that turned out to be! This park has incredible caves and views. From the nice but natural trails to the photo opportunities, we spent lots of time just enjoying every turn. The hikes can be as long as you want or a short as needed for younger hikers. There are caves to climb into (although we were not cave-brave!) What a wonderful natural spot to spend some time outside. We made the 125-mile drive home afterward and felt it was absolutely worth the trip.

I did not have the opportunity to visit the Maribel Caves due to bad weather the day I planned to…read morego. I can say that I received a very quick and helpful reply to my email inquiring about questions pertaining to the tours. The volunteer who was responded was very informative and answered all of my questions. The pictures of the caves on the website are beautiful.

Wow, what a place! Everyone, with kids or not, should experience the beauty and creativity of these…read moregardens. I've heard of it many times but since we don't live in the area, we hadn't been able to go until recently. Entry is $12 for adults and $10 for kiddos (free under 2), all of which goes to supporting the grounds keeping. These botanic gardens are all inspired by children's books literature, and the stops along the way are wonderful! From hopping on the Magic School Bus and riding in Little Blue Truck, to seeing all the fishes swim with Pout Pout Fish and climbing into Winnie the Pooh's house, all of it is so well done. Just when you think you've seen them all, you find another winding path through lovely landscaping to discover more. It sounds like they also have various themed events throughout the year, offer workshops, and host fun field trips. Overall really awesome place!

Very fun and beautiful place to take young kids! They can run around and explore while moms and…read moregrandma's enjoy the lovely garden! Whimsical and very fun!

Wow, it was nice for a place for my son to unwind after nap time. He loved climbing up and going…read moredown slides here. There is nice swings nearby too.

This park is gorgeous. There're spots for picnics, fishing, or benching with a book. The playground…read morehas a rocket ship theme my friend's children love, the glass museum is right there, and the architecture of many surrounding homes are intriguing and historical. Highly recommend anyone in the area to check it out for an afternoon.

I have hiked this trail a couple of times. I go from Aurora to 10th Street and back. This is a…read morenicely marked trail and is well groomed. You can spot many birds and wildlife. I even saw a deer. I hiked this trail most recently when the fall colors were peak. It was gorgeous. If you can hike about 4 miles, I recommend this trail.

This is a beautiful Nature Center that has activities for people of ages. They have educational…read moreactivities year round. They take conservation seriously and have a great staff and lots of wonderful volunteers.

Great exhibit BUT the plaques are extremely difficult to read due to weathering. Needs replacement…read moreasap!

It's a pretty cool exhibit if you're in the area…read more There's signage so you can read about the wreck, but what's really cool is that you can actually walk through the boat remains. It's neat.

Lovely, quick stop to view the lighthouse and check out the campground and property. We liked that…read morethe lots were spacious and wooded. The grounds felt rustic and were very well cared for. Good biking and hiking trails weaving through the park. Wisconsin takes good care of their forests and campgrounds

This is a beautiful state park. I hiked 2 miles on a snowy winter day. There are miles of hiking…read moreand biking trails available. There are campsites with picnic tables for a fee, some have electricity available. There is a nature center where you can learn about the local habitat. This park has Lake Michigan Beach access.

I love this park! It has a 1.5-mile nature trail along the river with all kinds of wildlife. There…read moreis a kayak launch and a small picnic area with a Pavillion. I plan to do some fishing by the railroad tressel on the lower end of the park.

It is a great family-friendly park that has a river for kayaking and fishing. There is a playground…read morefor kids and a 1.5 nature trail for hiking. I plan on spending a lot of time here!

Beautiful and accessible beach. A perfect place to spend part of your summer day. Bring your suit,…read morebecause you will want to hit the water.

We were in the Sheboygan area on Labor Day. In all honesty, we were hoping to to a little…read moreadventuring around Kohler-Andrae State Park. We didn't factor the holiday and the state park was incredibly busy (all lots were full and parking was extending down the road. We decided to check out some local city parks instead. Enter Deland Park. Deland Park is a large Sheboygan city park with a little something for all park goers. There are plenty of benches to linger on, a large expanse of beach for a little sun and water fun, play areas, a lighthouse, and fishing areas. On our trip, we opted for the gorgeous lake views and a walk up the breakwater to the lighthouse. The first 25 yards or so up the breakwater path are uneven but if you can get past that, it's all smooth pavement from there. At the lighthouse we were afforded a gorgeous view of the beach and sailboats sailing across the lake. Stunning!

Awesome area for a walk alongside Lake Michigan. Free parking, picnic tables and indoor bathrooms…read moreare available for use. Nice sandy beach but you are a brave soul to go into the lake unless it's crazy hot, chilly water! Nice walk out to the lighthouse and views of the city from the shoreline. Worth the stop.

A small, lakeside park just north of the marina. there is an ample parking lot and a very nice…read morebathroom facility at the north end. A couple of picnic spots and a small but nice beach area. The real attraction here is the walk on the north Manitowoc jetty. On your way to the lighthouse you will come upon a water impoundment that can be rife with shore birds. A little further on is the Paws and Play dog park. Beyond is the walk to the lighthouse. If it is windy and the surf is up you might skip the lighthouse walk because you'll get wet or worse. All in all a nice area to spend a couple of hours. Bring your binoculars and snacks. On a sunny day this can be a great day in the making. On a cold, rainy day, not so much. People in Manitowoc are usually friendly. Take the time to chat, you might make a new friend.