The Roche-A-Cri State Park In Wisconsin Is So Well-Hidden, It Feels Like One Of The State’s Best Kept Secrets

Sure, there are reasons the most popular parks in each state are, well, so popular – they're often absolutely stunning and offer a wide array of activities. But sometimes, for whatever reason, some amazingly cool spots fall through the cracks and don't get the recognition they absolutely deserve. Such is the case for Roche-A-Cri State Park in Friendship, Wisconsin, a park comprising of about 605 acres.

This hidden gem in Wisconsin doesn't just offer gorgeous, 360-degree views of the prairie surrounding it when you get to the top of its famous rock structure. It is also home to Native American petroglyphs, making it not just beautiful but also totally fascinating. The park is well worth a visit for more than just a memorable Instagram: it also has an intriguing history.

Roche-A-Cri State Park in Wisconsin's most striking feature is a rock outcropping that stands about a whopping 300 feet tall.

You can easily hike to the top of the outcropping, and if an uphill climb isn't really your thing, don't worry: there are other hiking trails in the state park as well as places to camp, picnic, and fish.

Of course, if you do it make it to the top you'll have an absolutely jaw-dropping view of the park.

Another reason to check out the outcropping? The Native American petroglyphs scrawled into the rock.

The pictures, carved into the rocky formation decades and decades ago, give us a peek into the history of the land.

Roche-A-Cri does, after all, mean "Screaming Rock" in French.

So, what are you waiting for, anyway? The next time you're seeking a unique place off the beaten trail in Wisconsin, head to this remarkably interesting and beautiful spot in Friendship. You'll love it. Promise.