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Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit Headqrts
S91w39091 State Road 59 Eagle, WI 53119
http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/kms
(262) 594-6200
More than 22,000 acres of glacial hills, kettles, lakes, prairie restoration sites, pine woods and hardwood forests can be found in the Southern Unit, making this a popular area for a wide variety of visitors.
Amanda Prange
Visitor Services Associate
Bureau of Parks & Recreation
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
() e-mail: Amanda.prange@wisconsin.gov
Call our trail hotline for current conditions on the mountain bike, cross country ski, horse, and snowmobile trails - 262-594-6202.
Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WIDNR
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Nature Land County Park
W8338 Territorial Road. Richmond Township
http://www.co.walworth.wi.us/Public%20Works/Public%20Works%20-%20County%20Recreation/NaturelandPark.
262-741-3114
County park with picnic shelter, walking trails, pond and creek. Great spot for a quiet picnic. On the way back to town from Staller winery.
Natureland’s 122 acres contain 4 hiking trails, which provide an opportunity to observe the beautiful Kettle Moraine terrain. Springs and wetlands support a variety of vegetation, displaying the ecological diversity found in the park.
A picnic area including an open sided pavilion is available with bathroom facilities nearby. A large (30’w x 50’l) cedar log cabin equipped with tables and benches is also available. The log cabin and shelters are approximately 800’ apart. Call to reserve.
To reach the park, turn West on Territorial Road, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 miles from County Highway "P". From State Highway 89, turn East on Territorial Road, Natureland Park is approximately 1 3/4 miles. Parking is on the North side of Territorial Road.
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Whitewater Lake Recreation Area
W7908 Kettle Moraine Drive, Whitewater, WI 53190
Admission per vehicle: Daily sticker: resident, $5; non-resident, $10. Annual sticker good for all Wisconsin State Parks: resident, $25; non-resident, $35. Campsite prices per night: Sunday-Thursday: resident, $10; non-resident, $12; Friday-Saturday: resident, $10; non-resident, $12. Mountain biking pass: (required for adults 16 and over) annual, $10; daily, $3. This park offers picnic areas, swimming, boating and a variety of other water sports.
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Ice Age Trail
Highway 12
http://www.iceagetrail.org/home
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is a thousand-mile footpath — entirely within Wisconsin — that highlights the Ice Age landscape features while providing access to some of the state's most beautiful natural areas.
Walworth county Chapter:
Join us for our weekly walks as we explore the trails of the beautiful Southern Kettle Moraine area. Meet at the Highway 12 Ice Age Trail crossing and parking lot one quarter mile east of Sweno Road, about 4.5 miles east of Whitewater. Look for the Ice Age National Scenic Trail sign halfway up the h
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Cravath Lakefront Park
341 S Fremont St
Lakefront Rentals-Paddleboat, kayak, fishing pole
Thursdays and Fridays from 4:00pm-10:00pm
Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00pm-8:00pm .
Paddleboat and Kayak rental fees: $3.00 for 30 minutes or $5.00 for 60 minutes.
Also available: shelters, gazebo, grills
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Nature Preserve / Prairie Trail
Schwager Drive
Located on the north edge of the UW-campus and adjacent to the Whitewater Biking / walking path.
100 acre preserve includes 40 acres of Woods and 50 acres of prairie restoration
Information shelter provides information
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Whitewater Trail Loop
Wisconsin Street
1.5 mile loop designed for water viewing. Starting at Cravath lakefront park, along Wisconsin street to Trip lake Park. Continue south along the trail to circle back around to Wisconsin street.
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Indian Mounds Park
Indian mounds Parkway
Tucked away in 16 wooded acres.
Twelve Native American Indian mounds
Parking along Indian Mounds Parkway.
Interpretive signs.
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Paddle and Trail
723 E Ellendale Rd
http://www.paddleandtrail.com/kayak-wi
855-752-9688
Paddle and Trail on Lake Koshkonong - Get your adventure started with paddle trips and rentals in the Lake Koshkonong area!
Paddle and Trail is offering rentals and a full slate of paddling trips this season on Lake Koshkonong, Rock River and Yahara River. Come check out our beach shop at Fins!
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Rushing Waters Fisheries LLC
N301 County Road H
http://rushingwaters.net/index.html
(262) 495-2998
Rushing Waters Fisheries, Wisconsin's largest trout farm, lies nestled on 80 acres of pristine forest and valleys at the edge of the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest in Palmyra, Wisconsin.
Artesian springs feed pure clean water through the farm's 56 ponds and raceways. The year-around water temperature of 49° helps Rushing Waters produce the highest quality trout on the market. Organic farm practices (no chemicals or antibiotics) make Rushing Waters trout your best choice.
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Reddy Guide Service
104 Beloit St
http://reddyguideservice.com
262 949 3470
A professional licensed, fully insured Walworth County and surrounding area lakes fishing guide service specializing in Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Perch, Bluegill and Crappie. Also Big Green & Geneva Lake Lake Trout.
Four season fishing year round open water and ice fishing.
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Clean Sweep Farm
8538 North Serns Road
http://www.cleansweepfarm.com
(608) 868-1169
Carriage Rides
Antique Bob sled pulled by draft horses. Wrap a warm blanket around you and your sweet heart as you Snuggle up to enjoy a scenic ride through the rustic country side of rural Milton. Hamilton House is happy to provide you with a thermos of hot cocoa to keep you toasty during your 30-45 minutes ride. $20 per person.
Make it a full weekend of romance with dinner and dancing at Central Coast Restaurant in Fort Atkinson and a relaxing soak in your private whirlpool bath or snuggled up by your private fireplace at the Hamilton House Bed and Breakfast in Whitewater
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Lake Geneva Cruise Line: Tour & Charter Office
812 Wrigley Drive
http://www.cruiselakegeneva.com
(262) 248-6206
View beautiful estates, mansions and natural scenery that can only be viewed from the lake aboard our eight beautiful boats.
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Dark Acres Pheasant Hunts
W5140 Gillis Rd Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
http://darkacrespheasanthunts.com/index.html
(920) 568-9604
We feel that hunting at Dark Acres offers one of the best hunting opportunities for experienced and/or new hunters. Men, women, and kids are all welcome to hunt with us. We would like to invite you to come see for yourself and share in the fun.
Your Hosts, Kathy and Dan