Wisconsin's Outdoor Treasures: A Guide to 150 Natural Destinations (Trails Books Guide) [Paperback]

Tim Bewer (Author)

Book Description

Series: Trails Books Guide | Publication Date: February 2004

This guidebook describes more than 150 of Wisconsin's best outdoor treasures--places to hike, canoe and kayak, bicycle, view wildlife, take a scenic drive, cross-country ski or snowshoe, or just enjoy the solitude of rushing waterfalls, blue lakes, scenic bluffs, and deep forests. Bewer describes each area and offers practical advice for visitors--how to get there, accessibility, a description of the trails, campgrounds and other facilities at each site, where to find the best scenic views, when to go to avoid crowds, and where and when to go for the best chances to see wildlife. Grab your binoculars and discover the natural abundance of Wisconsin!

Editorial Reviews

Review

One of the most informative and useful books on Wisconsin's magnificent wild areas. -- Ronald C. Kurowski, Park Naturalist, Kettle Moraine State Forest--Southern Unit

This book will serve as your personal guide to exploring and discovering Wisconsin's natural treasures. -- Bill Volkert, Wildlife Educator and Naturalist for Wisconsin DNR at Horicon Marsh

About the Author

Tim Bewer gave up a career as a legislative assistant to become a freelance writer, editor, and photographer. He has covered topics ranging from autism to punk rock, but focuses on his first love--travel. His written work has appeared in newspapers and magazines in the US, Canada, and the UK. He is the author of three books, Wisconsin's Outdoor Treasures, The Acorn Guide to Northwest Wisconsin, and most recently, Moon Handbooks Minnesota. Born and raised a Badger, Tim now lives just across the border in Minneapolis.

Product Details

• Paperback: 291 pages
• Publisher: Trails Books; 2 edition (February 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931599297
• ISBN-13: 978-1931599290
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,221,664 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quick reference guide for Wisconin!, August 15, 1999

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This review is from: Wisconsin's Outdoor Treasures: A Guide to 150 Natural Destinations (Paperback)

This book summarizes natural places in Wisconsin - I have found it most helpful with campsites. I am a beginning camper and it was great to see - at a glance - what resources and activities were available at the different campgrounds. I especially like that its chapters are based on sections of the state, making it easy to find a close location for a quick day trip or a destination farther away to take a longer vacation. It even includes contact information for the places listed, so you can call ahead to find out about special activities. Great book!!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring compendium of places to go and things to do, January 30, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wisconsin's Outdoor Treasures: A Guide to 150 Natural Destinations (Paperback)

In Wisconsin's Outdoor Treasures, Tim Brewer showcases practical and informative field guide information for 150 of Wisconsin's most interesting and unique natural destinations ranging from the Mississippi River bluffs and backwaters to the forests of the great Northwoods, to the glacial hills and valleys hallmarking Wisconsin geology and topography. Wisconsin Outdoor Treasures offers the Wisconsin visitor, tourist, as well as born and bred native resident a wealth of places to hike, canoe, kayak, bike, backpack, camp out, enjoy the wildlife, and more. Here are scenic drives, cross-country ski and snowshoe suggestions, as well as the resource information for enjoy the simple solitude of waterfalls, lakes, scenic bluffs, and deep forests. From National and State parks and forests, to county parks, private natural preserves, wild and scenic rivers, and Wisconsin wildlife refuges, Wisconsin's Outdoor Treasures is a comprehensive, authoritative, occasionally inspiring compendium of places to go and things to do in the Badger State, spring, summer, fall or winter.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very complete and informative!, July 8, 2002

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avehal "avehal" (New Lisbon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wisconsin's Outdoor Treasures: A Guide to 150 Natural Destinations (Paperback)

This guide is a necessity if you travel in Wisconsin. Our family has rediscovered old childhood haunts and discovered some of Wisconsin's natural treasures that were otherwise unknown to us. This book shares in-depth information vital to state park campers, such as electric sites, beach, nature programs, etc. You can really plan a tailor-made state park vacation based on the information in this book!