This 1.5 Million Acre Forest in Wisconsin Is Absolutely Magical

Wisconsin is known for its beautiful forests. But none is more massive than the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. If you haven't gotten here, you are missing some of the most stunning forested areas in the state. It is worth the trip, even if you won't see even a small percentage of all this forest has to offer.

The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest encompasses 1,530,647 acres in the northern part of Wisconsin.

It is full of bogs, wetlands, rivers and streams.

It was inhabited some 10,000 years ago by Native Americans.

It was then discovered by Jean Nicolet and the Europeans in the 1600s.

The word Chequamegon comes from the Ojibway language, translating as "place of shallow water."

Much of this forest was gone through logging, but then was replanted during the Great Depression.

Don't be surprised if you see black bears, elk, or even moose.

With a forest this big, hiking opportunities are essentially unlimited.

Even just a few feet into the forest, you will feel like you are away from it all.

If the forest itself doesn't capture your heart, the waterfalls sure will.

Want to explore more Wisconsin forests? Check out this great list of Wisconsin state forests.