Busy, busy, busy during the sunset months, but sometimes, I can squeeze in a solo dip in if I go…read moreextremely early. The water is so refreshing, and I'm beyond pleased now, I've been in many Minnesota lakes myself, but the sunset is still more special on Sunset's shore than all of the NM shores combined. If you go before 9am or after 6pm, you'll perchance get my jg with a place to park your car and lay out that towell

Best beach in the state of Wisconsin!!! The lake is set in a small valley that adds to the charm…read more The water is clear and calm even on windy days and the sand is really great. Many people talk of how clear the water is (a lot of water by beaches in Wisconsin is muddy). Old pines provide shade on a small section of the beach and up on the grass too. A lot of tables and charcoal barbecues scattered about. Cell phones don't work here...bonus right! I've been to beaches in the Caribbean, Thailand and South America but this is my favorate North Woods syle beach. Sunset lake truly looks like something out of a movie or better!

Absolute trash. The rocks are full of vulgar spray paint, there is a terrible view of a Porto potty…read moreand chain link fence, there was trash all over the place and a pile of half eaten food. The city needs to do a better job of maintenance in this park. A total miss if you're in the area.

My 2 great grandfathers worked in this quarry back when it was still mined. Finally was able to…read morevisit. My son did some rock jumping and swam across the lake. I never met these great grandfather's but I was able to connect just by visiting.

Enjoyed a three day weekend of camping at Hartman Creek and loved every minute of it…read more We stayed in site 12, which was perfect. It felt secluded with enough trees and undergrowth that we couldn't see our neighbors. There are pit toilets located throughout the park as well as plumbed toilets and showers in a central location. I exclusively used the plumbed toilets and found I never had to wait for one, which was nice. There is a camp store where we were able to pick up some memorabilia and they have a self-serve wood shed where you can purchase bundles of wood and bags of ice. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring, both of which we made use of during our stay. The park itself has lakes, creeks, and over 10 miles of trails. We stuck to campground walks on our most recent trip but have been there previously for day trips where we enjoyed a lovely walks. The campground is beautifully wooded (both deciduous and tamaracks) which is our favorite sort of camping atmosphere. The campground hosts were welcoming and spot on to ensure that all sites are clean and ready for their next guests. Everyone who worked there ensured our stay was as lovely as possible. Get to it!

So you feel like getting away this summer? You want to go camping, horseback riding, boating and…read morecanoeing? Have gas prices got you down and you don't want to travel too far from home? How about crowds? Does the thought of trying to get away and having to deal with big crowds frustrating to you? Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls alike, I have the answer for you. Tons and tons of outdoor fun can be found right here at Hartman Creek State Park and the surrounding areas. It is not that far of a drive from the Chicago Area (about a 4.5 hour drive). If you go up here in the middle of the summer of course there are going to be a good number of people here. Fortunately it is not going to be as crowded as a Devil's Lake or Starved Rock, which automatically give it an A plus rating in my grade book!

Rabbit Rock is a good-sized rock formation near Big Flats Wisconsin, and one of many in this area…read more The parking lot has had some work done recently, so it's much nicer than it was before. Not quite as impressive as Roche-A-Cri, but still a fun (and free!) stop.

What a great park right off Hwy 13. You could easily pass this while driving on Hwy 13 though. Look…read morefor the sign and small parking lot. It's definitely worth the stop. There's lot of little routes to the top; some a little more adventurous than others; depending on your courage and activity level. The jutting rocks form a rabbit at the top. Some others have decided to decorate the rocks with other art too. There were lots of kids venturing around the formation peeking in to the cracks and hearing their voices echo in the caverns. There's lot of trees lining the rock trails to help you maneuver around. The weather was great for a hike to the top. Watch for leaves and pine needles, as these make the trails a little slick. This would be a great lookout place for sunsets and a picnic. There are tables at the parking lot area. I didn't see any bathrooms though. I don't think you need a park pass to use this park either. This was a perfect way to spend an hour! But the wayside is NOT open year round it's closed during the winter months. From the top of the rock you can see for mile including view of Roche-A-Cri Mound in the state park. It's about 60 feet high to the top.

We had a fabulous day at the Menominee Park Zoo. It is a small zoo located on the shores of Lake…read moreWinnebago in Oshkosh. It is a wonderful zoo that kids and adults will like. You can see a variety of animals like foxes, bears and elk. This small zoo has some picnic areas along with a cafe and gift shop. Best of all it is a free zoo. Afterwards, we walked along the lake and the beach. If you're in the Oshkosh area, this zoo is definitely a must see!!

A very nice free zoo in Oshkosh. We went before all the animals were outside, it was still a bit…read morechilly, but it was a nice stroll around the park which is wheelchair accessible.

We played 18 holes of disc golf here and had a great time. The cost was super reasonable and the…read morecourse is in good shape. I am a terrible disc golf player and this was only my second time trying, but the course seemed very challenging to me, as well as my husband and uncle who have both played more than me. Whatever you do, be sure to wear bug spray. My only complaint was that I was eaten alive by mosquitoes!

Driving down Hwy 21just happened to spot this amazing Ship Rock wayside. The wayside said closed,…read morebut pulled in. No bathroom services or garbage containers. But over abundance of graffiti unfortunately. Climbed the rocky paths and if I had hiking shoes would have been more adventurous. But still very cool place.

Ship Rock Wayside is a small, but well maintained loop of relatively new concrete which circles the…read morerock formation. In all my visits over the years, including this one, there wasn't anyone else there at all. This formation isn't as large or well-visited as the larger Roche-A-Cri park and formation, and where it's situated out of the way on Highway 21, it's not exactly something one is likely to "stumble" upon. The park is small, and dominated by the rocks. There is a "path" of sorts that leads up the rock structure, but this is a rough climbing route, so scale the rock at your own risk. All the same, it's a striking formation with a certain duality to it- the colorful shades of weathered rock on top, and the even more colorful layers of spray paint the locals have applied over the years. If you want to see something out of the way, or have ever wanted to climb a big rock, Ship Rock is out there waiting for you.

Wow what a great park! We were looking for a place to stop on our road trip to let the wild beast…read more(cooped-up 3 y.o.) loose for a while to burn off some energy. Found this place on the trusy Yelp app and it definitely did not disappoint! This playground area is FIRST RATE. Huge, good for young and older kids and the whole place is fenced in so you don't have to keep TOO close an eagle-eye on your kids especially if they are a little bigger. Plenty of places for parents to sit both in the sun and in the shade which is nice and there are also decently lit and pretty clean (for a park) bathrooms right next to the playground. The sand pit was pretty big and nice although one of the shovels was broken. I also liked how it was a bit distant from the rest of the playground so that sand doesn't get tracked all over. Overall a very nice community playground we'd definitely stop again on the way through town.

Awesome!! Brought my kids here today to wear them out, and we were really pleased with this park…read more Huge playground, nice surfaces, clean and well-kept. And the bathrooms were already open! I would definitely recommend this park for anyone with young kids, and we will definitely be coming here again.

I find myself surprised that Shawano County Park has never been reviewed before. This park is…read moretruly a Shawano County gem. Park offerings include camping for trailers and tents with electric & water hookup available. A large playground and sand beach area. A large paved boat launch with ample trailer parking. They provide overnight dock rental, rental pontoon boat and other water toys. There is a very reasonably priced retail store for those forgotten supplies. The park also has a snack shack offering fast food and different ice cream treats. The park has a nicely remodeled room and patio available for rental for receptions & gatherings. Shawano County Park has something for everyone from activities to just relaxing in a swing and watching the lake waves splash ashore. A true forget your troubles park. Located right on Lake Dr with many entertainment venues in each direction.

Have always Loved Shawano County park and have camped there many times.. always clean, beautifu…read more Only thing is they have alot of seasonal spots which means less and less spots for regular camping. Had to go to another local campground more now due to no spots available :(

Plenty of parking and assortment of trails for all ages. Paths are very well kept. Beautiful…read moreenvironment with plenty of lake views from the higher elevation trails. Love my Wisconsin state parks.

This is one of my favorite state parks. I came here as a kid with my family to picnic and swim at…read morethe beach. It still has a nice beach with tables and grills and even a Pavillion. We hike the many trails that run through the park, one of which has a good view of the limestone escarpment that High Cliff is named for. The observation tower offers a panoramic view of Lake Winnebago. We come here enough that it is worth getting a season park pass.