Washburn, Wisconsin
Top Spots in and near Washburn
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Bayfield, Wisconsin
Camp at Little Sand Bay Campground
5.0On a road trip from Kanasas City, MO to explore Lake Superior we stumbled across this amazing campground right on the shore of Lake Superior, Little Sand Bay Campground (34155 State Highway 13, Bayfield, WI 54814). After a long drive, you may want to take a nap :) Once you wake up, check out Mort...Read more -
Marengo, Wisconsin
Hike to Morgan Falls
1.2 miIt's a easy hike to the waterfall being only 1.2 mile round trip, but traveling to the waterfall might take time as it's fairly remote. There is a $5 daily park fee.Directions can be complicated depending on which direction you are coming from, so I highly recommend entering it into your google m...Read more -
Saxon, Wisconsin
Lower Potato Falls
3.60.48 mi / 207 ft gainComing into the park off Hwy 169 in Gurney, WI, you will turn West onto Falls Rd. It is a gravel road that ends at a circular parking lot, complete with a pit toilet, picnic area, viewing areas, and trailheads. Starting at the trailhead labeled "Lower Potato Falls", you will descend a couple hun...Read more -
Saxon, Wisconsin
Upper Potato Falls
0.28 mi / 85 ft gainYou will turn off of Hwy 169 onto a gravel road, follow the road all the way to the end for the trail head. Please drive respectfully as people live on this road. Once you park, you will see multiple trails down to the river. Find the sign for Upper Falls and head that way. After .3 miles you wil...Read more -
La Pointe, Wisconsin
Camp on Stockton Island
5.0To get out to the Apostle Islands you have to travel by boat. Many people choose to sea kayak, but with small kids we opted to take the ferry/taxi through the Apostle Islands concierge (apostleisland.com ). However, there was one man who brought his kayak over on the ferry and then paddled around...Read more -
Ironwood, Michigan
Hike to Superior Falls
4.00.5 mi / -100 ft gainSuperior Falls sits right next to the Superior River, near the northern terminus of the Montreal River. The parking area for the falls is rather large, and there are porta-potties directly next to the parking area. To see the lower region of the falls, you can hike down to the base of the river,...Read more -
Mellen, Wisconsin
Hike to Copper Falls
4.62 mi / 85 ft gainComing into the park on Hwy 169, you will turn west/northwest into the park entrance. After passing the Ranger's Station you will follow the road (passing camp areas and showers along the way) all the way to the main parking lot near a concessions building. *The handicap parking lot is a little f...Read more -
Port Wing, Wisconsin
Explore Twin Falls, WI
3.00.5 miIt’s located on Highway 13 on the outskirts of Port Wing, WI. If you are coming from the west, you’ll see a sign on your right for the park. This will be before you get to the town of Port Wing. If you are coming from the East on Highway 13, you will pass through the town and it’s shortly after ...Read more -
Mellen, Wisconsin
Hike to Red Granite Falls
2.5 mi / 100 ft gainStarting at the parking lot for Loon Lake, follow the signs for Red Granite Falls across a grassed yard and into the woods. The trail is a wide, well-maintained gravel trail that creates a figure-eight loop as it crosses itself twice. Halfway along the trail (regardless of which loop direction yo...Read more -
Saxon, Wisconsin
Hike to Saxon Falls
0.5 miAn unusual hike to see the falls, Saxon Falls sits next to a flowage station. On foot, follow the short, wooded hiking trail to the east of the parking area, which leads to the overlook location. For better viewing, continue down the path. The falls sports one of the deepest gorges in the region....Read more -
Ironwood, Michigan
Photograph the Potawatomi and Gorge Waterfalls
5.0Potawatomi and Gorge falls are two of the most scenic waterfalls on the black river. These two waterfalls are an easy stop for anyone and both waterfalls are accessible for wheelchairs. The Black River Scenic Byway starts north of US 2 near Bessemer. There are signs on the highway. The falls ar...Read more -
Two Harbors, Minnesota
Gitchi-Gami from Gooseberry to Split Rock
15.28 mi / 1440 ft gainThe Gitchi-Gami is a paved bike path that will eventually extend from Two Harbors to Grand Marais. As it currently stands (2015), there's a really great segment that starts in Gooseberry Falls State Park and runs all the way to the town of Beaver Bay (total of 16 miles one way). I chose to do a ...Read more -
Two Harbors, Minnesota
Thompson Beach
Thompson Beach is a Minnesota DNR public access beach. Camping is an excellent option, but they ask that you limit it to one night. Camping access is by paddle-in only. There are two easy places to launch your boat from, one from the north Twin Points Protected Access. From there it is about a mi...Read more -
Two Harbors, Minnesota
Explore Gooseberry Falls
4.6Gooseberry Falls State Park is the first State Park you hit traveling up the North Shore after leaving Duluth. Located 13 miles north of Two Harbors on Highway 61, Gooseberry Falls State Park a quick turn off of the highway which is very well marked with signs. Follow signs for Falls parking.You ...Read more -
Two Harbors, Minnesota
Snowshoe to Corundum Point at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
5.8 mi / 240 ft gainAlthough there are dozens of ways to do this trip and I encourage you to explore, I suggest one hike that I think does a good job of introducing this areas to new visitors. If you are planning on snowshoeing like I suggest, try to get a day with a good amount of fresh snow (6+ inches). Packed sno...Read more -
Two Harbors, Minnesota
Hike to the Fifth Falls of the Gooseberry River
3.82 mi / 100 ft gainGooseberry Falls State Park is the first State Park you hit traveling up the North Shore after leaving Duluth. Located 13 miles north of Two Harbors on Highway 61, Gooseberry Falls State Park a quick turn off of the highway which is very well marked with signs. Follow signs for Falls parking. Beg...Read more