Posted in Wisconsin Nature July 03, 2015 by

12 Secret Spots In Wisconsin Where Nature Will Completely Relax You

A recent study showed that just taking in nature can prevent depression. I’m no scientist, but I totally agree that just looking at beauty outdoors can turn around a bad day. Nature is all around us in Wisconsin–so look around, stop to smell the roses, and enjoy being in Wisconsin:

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1. What's more beautiful than a beautiful sunset? A beautiful sunset over a lake.
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2. Nowhere are fall trees more beautiful than in Wisconsin.
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3. You can't surf on them, but the waves are still wonderful to observe.
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4. If you need to de-stress, just take a drive down a country road.
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5. Summer is the perfect time to enjoy Wisconsin's beaches.
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6. If life has you bogged down...visit a beautiful bog!
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7. Winter isn't always beautiful, but snow-covered trees sure are!
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8. What is more calming than a waterfall?
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9. Blazing star is a delightful flower.
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10. It's the closest thing we have to mountains--but breathtaking, nonetheless!
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11. Explore the great Wisconsin prairies.
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12. And if all else fails, go strawberry picking!
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Where do you go to escape and relax? Let us know in the comments.