Horicon National Wildlife Refuge

Unique Natural Area - Good Hiking

Spent a couple hours on a warm gray Sunday with family (14 and 10 year olds, plus dog). Trails around the auto tour loop at north end better than the Bud Cook trails (which are OK for a walk just not...

Great natural site in central Wisconsin

You can visit this fresh water marsh on foot or in a car- either way do come and visit one if the largest freshwater marshes in our country. A large visitor center adjacent is a good starting point. E...

A USA GEM!

Largest fresh water marsh in the continental US. It is clean, free of trash and offers a drive tour and trails. The floating boardwalk offers a glimpse into the marsh while offering up close viewing...

Upper part of the Marsh

For most people the entire Horicon is one big marsh, without much difference. This particular part, in the northern half of the marsh, is bisected by Highway 49 from Waupun going East, which has some ...

Great Escape from the Cities

We visited the refuge on a day when the visitor center was closed. You can still access the main refuge and all side roads. This is basically in the middle of nowhere, but it is a relaxing, peacef...