Wisconsin offers tools to find your fall adventure

Oct 11, 2024

Autumn is here, and it’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy Wisconsin’s amazing fall colors.

Some of the best viewing opportunities in the state can be found within Wisconsin’s state forests, parks, recreation areas and trails. Many state forests were formed around watersheds, offering visitors a way to admire fall colors while taking part in other recreational activities along Wisconsin’s lakes, rivers and streams.

Residents of larger communities don’t need to travel far to take in fall’s splendor – gorgeous fall colors can be found in Wisconsin’s urban areas. You can enjoy the beauty of the season while visiting an arboretum, botanical garden, scenic overlook or on a guided tree walk.

Check Travel Wisconsin’s Fall Color Report for a regularly updated online fall colors guide to help you plan your leaf-chasing adventure.

In addition to fall colors, there’s a chance to see the northern lights in Wisconsin this weekend. Newport State Park (Ellison Bay), Harrington Beach State Park (Belgium), Kettle Moraine State Forest (southeastern Wisconsin) and Kohler-Andrae State Park (Sheboygan) are great places to try to catch a glimpse.