With Wildlife, Waterfront Views, And A Forgotten Architectural Gem, This Wisconsin Nature Preserve Has It All
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published August 08, 2020
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
With countless parks, forests, preserves, and natural areas, enjoying the great outdoors is an easy task in the Badger State. It’s choosing where to enjoy the great outdoors that’s somewhat difficult. Don’t worry, though. We found an incredible place for you to explore the next time you just got to get out. Take a look:
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve has long been loved by locals, students, and alumni — and it’s easy to see why!
City meets nature at the unique preserve, which offers the feeling of being out in the middle of nowhere — despite the fact that the Madison skyline is in plain view.
Of all the recreational opportunities, hiking is by far the most popular option, which makes sense since the preserve features wooded areas, marshland, community gardens, and a prairie.
Accessing the beach house requires trekking down a side trail that’s located just off the Lakeshore Path. To find it, walk toward the tip of the Point and take the first path to your left.
Bird and wildlife watching, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddling, skiing, snowshoeing, and biking are just a few other ways you can have fun at the preserve.
The Lakeshore Nature Preserve is open daily from sunrise to sunset. For more information, call (608) 265-9275. You can also visit the Lakeshore Nature Preserve website. So, did you know about this preserve? Or how much it had to offer? Ever visited? If so, what’d you think? Tell us in the comments section.
