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Dog-friendly
Surrounded by Governor Nelson State Park, the Holy Wisdom Monastery, and a new sub-division of McMansions, this Prairie is a pleasant little natural area.
Come for the dunes, stay for…more dunes! Kohler-Andrae is sandy, hilly, scrubby and gorgeous. Most visitors come for the endless sandy beaches, including a large stretch of dog beach. Take time to hike some of the boardwalks and view the… Continue Reading →
Update: Sadly, the indoor dog park is now closed. We’re very sad to see this wonderful service go. Apparently the private outside dog park is still open. Do you and your pupper have a case of cabin fever? Is your… Continue Reading →
Walking to Picnic Point, the spit of land that juts out behind the UW Hospitals, is a Madison tradition. Numerous trails trail through the area with views of sailboats in University Bay and Madison on one side and wider vistas… Continue Reading →
A few miles outside of Clinton WI is Carver-Roehl Counyt Park. The park is edged by large limestone walls, undercut by a shallow, sparkling stream. Paths circle the parking lot, following the meandering water on one side and up around… Continue Reading →
Dane County has a brand new park, located outside of Mazomanie. Donated by the Morton family, this lovely hilly spot has 110 acres of trails for all seasons. A short, relatively flat loop is good for the less able. Other,… Continue Reading →
Governor Nelson State Park is a vast 5,000+ acre park only an hour drive from Madison. A true four-season park, it has a vast variety of things to see and do. There are high meadow hikes, a waterfall, winding gorge… Continue Reading →
As advertised, High Cliff State Park does indeed have high cliffs. It also has miles of trails, including one around a butterfly pond, a boat marina, playgrounds, beach, a small museum, horse trails and picturesque lime kiln ruins. Visitors can… Continue Reading →
Stoughton’s Viking Park has a marvelous, clean, well-groomed dog park. The park is grassy and open with plenty of room for your mutt to run (or wander and sniff). Even nicer are the small, sandy beaches that dot the adjacent… Continue Reading →
If you need a nice stretch of the legs on the way back from the MOWA or a quiet, out-of-the-way place to camp, check out Ledge Park. Stroll the upper trail along the edge of the ledge for striking views… Continue Reading →
