On a cool overcast Friday afternoon my faithful co-explorer and I arrived at Tendrick Nature Park…read moreready to explore the area. Location 3919 Co Hwy O, Saukville, WI 53080 Size 122 acres. Description Prairie/Wetland. When you enter, you are greeted by vast rolling hills of greenery. A cute little Gazebo sits at the entrance to the hiking area. A pond it directly in front of the path. We began meandering our why through. Once you get a little farther on the trail you come upon a huge hill filled to the brim with wildflowers. Every color you can imagine. Flanked on the west side are lush trees. Tons of biodiversity. We continued on to the boardwalk area. It takes you through the swamp which is actually very beautiful. It's like a painting. Alas, my faithful co-explorer, Vixen did not understand that swamps were not solid ground and plunged herself into it. The remainder of the walk was free of her shenanigans. The paths are easy to follow and walk. I could spend hours here, just appreciating all the beauty. Be Aware Had a touch of trouble finding the place. The park is split up into two sites and it's difficult to make out on the maps. The first park has archery and kayak/canoe launch and no trails for walking that I could see. I circled the park three times before I left and was able to locate the second park a bit up the road on the opposite side as the first site. Also, they describe the walking paths as a boardwalk. Yes, there is a boardwalk in the deepest parts of the swamp, however, getting to the boardwalk you will need to transverse very wet, soggy ground. I would highly recommend waterproofing your shoes if you don't want sopping wet feet. The actual path was a bit difficult to find. It isn't marked. So you start following a concrete path that leads you around a small pond. After wandering around I detoured off the concrete path to the east towards what looked like it might be a trail. Bingo. Dog Friendly? Yep, Vixen was with me leading the charge! Please keep dogs on a leash. This is not a dog park. Points of Interest My main reason for going is to enjoy all the flora. While there we found Coneflowers, Black Eyed Susans, Bergamot, Milk Vetch, Highbush Cranberries, False Sunflowers, Turtlehead flowers, Jewelweed, Partridge Pea and a HUGE old Oak. Additionally, this park has disc golf, volleyball, archery, and a canoe launch. Vixens Thoughts Two paws up. Swamps are confusing. I didn't like it. The rest of the walk was A-OK. Lots of sniffs. Only one Gila Monster. (She's a big ole chicken, she thinks frogs are Gila Monsters to be fearful of.

We had such a blast at the Westbury Bank Aquapark in West Bend! Our family (two adults and an…read more11-year-old) went for the first time, and we couldn't stop smiling. The inflatables are HUGE--slides, climbing spots, and even a swing that had us laughing like kids. The whole area is great for a full day out. There are picnic tables if you want to bring lunch, a concessions stand for snacks, a splash pad for the little ones, and a regular swimming area if you just want to relax. Everything felt clean and well-maintained, and the staff was super friendly and safety-focused (life jackets for everyone). At $8 per person for a two-hour session, it's such an affordable family outing compared to other water attractions. We'll definitely be back--it's the perfect mix of fun, exercise, and summer vibes

Is West Bend keeping up its parks and downtown to attract young families? It sure seems to be!…read moreRegner Park has so many amenities from fishing piers, to baseball fields, a tranquil labyrinth garden and swimming area, all make this park a top notch local park and local destination.

Right on the Interurban Bike Trail. This trail is also a good walking trail (bring the dog)…read more Parking is available in the Grafton swimming pool lot on N. Green Bay Road.

A great place to hike some challenging hills and be in a beautiful spot filled with natural beauty.read more

Lots of recently downed timber here, making it a little more interesting. Assume much of this was…read moredue to high winds some time during the last year or so. The trails are well-marked with easily understandable signage. A couple of benches along the route and an easy half hour hike.

The camp hosts and rangers constantly monitor campsites. I do not see them clean or do anything…read moreelse that would be helpful. They just drive around, waiting for someone they can scold. It makes me feel unwelcome on the grounds, like a prisoner in a panopticon. Also the woods in this area are infested with buckthorn and autumn olive.

If you asked AI what an ideal state park should look like, it would describe Mauthe Lake. Full…read moredisclaimer-I have been coming here off and on for over 50 years and the nostalgia is strong. And now with a lake home only a few minutes away, while I don't need to visit, I still do at times just to take in the memories. It checks off all the boxes-water, beach, walking trails, camping, concessions, and fishing spots. The Kettle Moraine started with the purchase of land surrounding the lake and it does a great job representing. I enjoy seeing the different geological formations and landscapes (marshes, pine, deciduous). A beautiful space.

Tiny little historical place of Wisconsin.. there is a picnic table here relax and enjoy a place…read moreIrish immigrants stopped and spent the night by stage coach from Creem bay ( before Cederburg was settled ) to travels to Milwaukee

We used to drive to Kings Beach almost every other weekend when we lived in Milwaukee…read more We decided to take a memory trip back to Milwaukee this past weekend with a visit to Kings Beach. Less than an hour from Milwaukee, this is a great beach in Sheboygan. There is a smallish little parking lot with easy access to the beach area. There is plenty of room for people to sprawl out in the fine sand and take a dip in Lake Michigan. The water is extremely cold, but felt very nice on this super hot day. We were able to walk out pretty far until our legs numbed and we couldn't go out any further. The beach area is very clean and well manicured and free of all the crappy weeds and other lake stuff. The sand is the nice refined sand. Surprisingly there is no trash laying around. At least not where we were. Right by the resort and the other side is a power plant. Up the way, there is a nice park, a pavillion and a playground. Great beach and park area and a great way to spend the afternoon.

Very pleasant little beach park with a nicely outfitted indoor pavilion. Great for weddings,…read morereceptions, banquets, family events, etc. Spaciousness tall airy interior with lots of windows. Can probably accommodate about 80 people.

The power plant on the lakefront near the Port Washington Marina switched from coal to natural gas…read morein 2004. The former coal docks have now been converted and are part of a nice park. There are paved paths along the lake, a boardwalk, picnic tables, several benches, bike parking and a red metal roofed pavilion. The pavilion has a spiral staircase reminiscent of the staircases you may find in lighthouses, and from the pavilion overlook you can see two lights: the art deco Port Washington Breakwater Light and Port Washington Lighthouse, which has been restored and now houses a museum. There are just a few steps to get to the top of the pavilion overlook, and once up there you will be sheltered from the elements and can have a good look at the lake and the lights. In the park you will also find a replica of the Wisconsin Pillar from the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C.

This park is so much better than mountains of coal! Would highly recommend!!!read more