Tellock’s Hill Woods State Natural Area protects a northern mesic forest and drumlin with an outstanding display of spring ephemerals. I highly recommend a visit here in late April to early May to catch this fleeting experience. Tellock’s Hill Woods is located northwest of New London in Waupaca County. Roughly bounded by Postel Rd on…
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Dells of the Eau Claire River (Visit #345)
Dells of the Eau Claire River encompasses a rocky river gorge and surrounding forest within the confines of the eponymous county park. A beautiful place to catch spring ephemeral wildflowers, rushing water, impressive rock formations, and photogenic hemlocks. Dells of the Eau Claire River County Park is located in the town of Plover, on both…
South Bluff/Devil’s Nose, SNA #97 (59/674)
South Bluff/Devil’s Nose is located on a large expanse of the Baraboo Hills and comprises the bulk of the southern portion of Devil’s Lake State Park. There are a couple of areas to park: either the main south shore parking areas or a gravel cul-de-sac at the end of Burma Road in the southwest corner…
Lower Narrows, SNA #533 (45/674)
Lower Narrows is a beautiful and great example of the geologic history of our state. It represents a break in the Baraboo Range and was likely carved by a preglacial river. Today, the Baraboo River flows through the 900-foot wide, 230-foot high gorge. Further to the west, another SNA, Ableman’s Gorge, represents a similar break…
