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.

This is a unique park in Manitowoc County. There is a natural limestone escarpment that runs along…read morethe West Twin River. The park itself is well maintained. There are natural caves that have formed in the limestone escarpment. Some are just big enough to peer into, and a couple you can wiggle into for a few feet. The caves are marked so you know which one you're looking at. The park has some good hiking trails. This is the main reason I come here. There is a nice trail above the escarpment. That one winds around several acres of wooded landscape. The lower ones follow the escarpment to each cave and continues along the river for the better part of a mile. If you're into hiking, this is a nice 4 mile hike.

Neat natural hiking area just off County Road R with some cool cliffs and caves along the West Twin…read moreRiver. It feels hidden away from the surrounding farmland. Nice trail system goes around wooded areas.

such a fun day for adults and kids! Accessible for wheelchairs and strollers, bathrooms for…read moreindividuals and families. Very interactive and engaging activity for the family!

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!

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.

Beautiful spot!! We had a wonderful sunrise visit and I'll definitely return to explore more.read more

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

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!

This is a really beautiful park area along the shores here in Sheboygan. It was a Tuesday morning…read moreand people are out here enjoying the beach and the Riverwalk. It appears there is plenty of parking as well as picnic areas, benches to rest and bike racks. It does look like they have a lot of local events here, so be sure to check the schedule. We saw festivals, concerts, and such being advertised. We walked here, but it does appear there is plenty of parking as well.

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.

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.