There’s an area of Wisconsin that’s more beautiful than I could have imagined. In far northeastern Wisconsin, Marinette County calls itself the Waterfall Capital of Wisconsin, and it has plenty of falls to back up the claim. The county has 15 gorgeous waterfalls that can all be seen in person if you're willing to do some exploring. The falls are spread across the county and are in some wild and beautiful places. Some involve short hikes, but they are worth the effort. While many people choose to visit a waterfall or two on a trip, I took them all in on an adventure that took about two and a half days. Here’s what I discovered.

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Veteran’s Falls was incredible. This trail involves a short walk to a viewing platform, with a scenic bridge offering another vantage point of these beautiful falls. This was one of my favorite falls in the county.

I next visited McClintock Rapids located in McClintock County Park, a pleasant place for a picnic. The river here tumbles into rapids – when I was there, I was the only one at the falls and it was beautiful.

A short drive from McClintock, I found Strong Falls in Strong Falls County Park. The water here tumbles over and around large boulders and there’s a footbridge that offers a great vantage point of Strong Falls. If you’re a mountain biker, you’ll want to take time to explore the nearby Strong Falls trails.

I did a little hiking around Four Foot Falls and it was well worth it – I was able to walk right to the edge of this pretty cascade on the Pike River.

Near Four Foot Falls, I found a scenic spot called Carney Rapids. While this is technically a rapid, the water rushes and drops through a narrow, rocky section to form a pretty little waterfall. It’s one of the more accessible falls as you can see them from a road bridge – no walking required.

Eighteen Foot Falls required a short hike through the forest - it was well worth it. The falls and the view of the Pike River are gorgeous!

Twelve Foot Falls was my next stop. The hiking was easier, but the waterfall was just as beautiful. Some guys were fishing nearby – apparently, it’s a really good spot for angling.

Eight Foot Falls is a short, but rugged. hike away. Near the falls, you'll find some campsites and picnic spots – I wished I had more time to spend here.

I was lucky to visit Horseshoe Falls early in the day – there was a mist over the falls, and as the sun broke through the trees, it was incredibly beautiful!

Dave’s Falls was one of the few falls I visited where I saw many other hikers. I can see why – pleasant hiking trails lead to truly gorgeous vistas.

I found Bull Falls on a tract of state-owned land. It took me a bit of time to figure out my way to the falls, but I soon heard that telltale rush of water and found another beautiful Wisconsin waterfall.

I next headed to Long Slide Falls and found a spectacular cascade, dropping approximately 50 feet through a rugged and rocky stretch of boulders.

Not far from Long Slide Falls, I found Smalley Falls. The hiking was a bit more rugged, but I had no issue reaching this pretty waterfall.

In far northern Marinette County, I found Piers Gorge, where I actually went to the Michigan side of the river to see the falls. There are numerous great vantage points and you may see some river rafters pass through!

The final waterfall on my trip was Quiver Falls, a roaring stretch of the Menominee River where you can get a great view high above the falls.

I was blown away by the beauty of Marinette County’s waterfalls. You can see their locations on this map – I had it with me for the whole trip to find the waterfalls near me. If you’re planning to visit Marinette County’s waterfalls, here are some travel products that are also good for the planet.