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Bayfield County is the 2nd largest county in Wisconsin with half of its land in public ownership, just waiting for you to explore! It is also the "Home of Wisconsin's National Treasures" including:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Iron River National Fish Hatchery
North Country National Scenic Trail
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge
Find out more about the abundant natural resources that make this such a special place:
Start your visit at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center
Did you know that 83% of the land in Bayfield County is Forested? Wondering how to access these lands? Here is information on properties that are in the Managed Forest Program through the WI DNR that are available to the public for Fishing/Hiking/Cross-country skiing/Sightseeing and here is the mapping application for those lands.
Don't forget about all of our state properties (http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/outdoorrecreation/):
- Bark Bay Slough State Natural Area
- Bibon Swamp State Natural Area
- Cranberry River State Fishery Area
- Flag River State Fishery Area
- Flag River State Wildlife Area
- Lost Creek Bog State Natural Area
- Moquah Barrens State Natural Area
- Moquah Barrens State Wildlife Area
- Port Wing Boreal Forest State Natural Area
- Sadjak Springs State Natural Area
- Totagatic Lake State Wildlife Area
- White River State Fishery Area
Come for a visit -there's so much to explore! This is a trip that will make memories to last a lifetime...
