Every car in Wisconsin is either towing a boat or lugging canoes, kayaks, or bikes. This tour allows you to experience the absolute musts that type-T personalities crave.

Day 1

Stretch your legs on a hike around Geneva Lake (that is, the lake, not Lake Geneva, the town).

Day 2

Stroll some trails and do some birding at Horicon Marsh before espying geological residual topography from a bike in the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit.

Day 3

Hmm, that Lake Michigan, so full of fish. But where to get out onto the water and land one? Sheboygan, Manitowoc, and Two Rivers are all excellent choices!

Days 4–5

More splendid hiking in Door County and its spectacular state parks. Newport State Park is the top choice for hiking and biking. Whitefish Dunes State Park is the best for beachcombing!

Day 6

Raft the Peshtigo River, one of the Midwest’s best.

Day 7

If it’s winter, you simply must experience snowmobiling in Eagle River! If it’s summer, head north to Boulder Junction to try your hand at landing a muskie.

Day 8

Spend your time either kayaking about the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore or hopping a water shuttle and hiking an isolated island.

Day 9

Using Hayward as a base, rent a mountain bike and strike off into the Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Trails.

Days 10–11

Spend two days paddling the legendary St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.

Day 12

Bike a segment of the granddaddy of all rails-to-trails adventures, the Elroy-Sparta State Recreational Trail.

Day 13

Bike along classic southwestern hills, waving at Amish buggies as you pass.

Day 14

Drive to Wisconsin Dells for a sunny day scaling the ridges and bluffs of Devil’s Lake State Park.