Category Archives: New Wisconsin

Snowshoeing High In The Midwest: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan

Written by Jim Joque
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Timms Hill Tower- north central Wisconsin, snowshoeing in Midwest

I like looking down from high places. To do so is exhilarating, provides lovely views, and makes me feel like I am on top of the world….as long as it’s not too high. But no worries about snowshoeing too high … Continue reading →

Play Ball! On Snowshoes

Written by Jim Joque
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Bases were loaded. One more kick into the outfield and their team could gain some home runs. Excitement mounted as a young woman slammed a large beach-ball with her snowshoe, landing it beyond 2nd base and into centerfield. Two players … Continue reading →

Plenty of Snowshoeing Options in Wisconsin’s Northwoods Region

Written by Rick Stedman
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Wisconsin is home to more than 2,700 miles of recreational trails, many of which are available for snowshoeing. On a recent visit to the Badger State’s Northwoods region, I explored a number of these designated trails, along with breaking a … Continue reading →

Snowshoeing along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Written by Jim Joque
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What was the northernmost part of our country a million plus years ago during the Ice Age? Well, mega ice sheets covered the landscape and a third of earth’s land was impacted. But, let’s look at Wisconsin specifically (obviously … Continue reading →

Snowshoeing on a Wisconsin Mountain! Wisconsin has a Mountain?

Written by Jim Joque
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On a moonlit evening with 14 college students, I parked the university van at a trailhead where we put on our snowshoes and began our somewhat challenging hike up Rib Mountain toward the summit. This was just one of several … Continue reading →