A Recent Hike with Wisconsin Go Hiking Club
Our members enjoy hiking throughout southeastern Wisconsin and beyond. Check back here for photos, highlights and stories from our recent hikes.
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Walking Through History on the Milwaukee River
By Carl Swanson Guest Contributor - MKE Notebook There is an urban stretch of the Milwaukee River where history unfolds like one footstep follows another. This five-mile mostly level stroll follows the river upstream on the east bank and returns along the opposite bank. Much of it is in the shade, there are river views, and the possibility of encountering birds, whitetail deer, and even beavers. North Avenue Dam Our history begins with the 1835 construction of a dam across th
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Oct 1
A September Hike with Oktoberfest Spirit
A beautiful night for a hike through Lincoln and Estabrook Parks ending at Old Heidelberg Park for the first night of Octoberfest. Music, food and beer made for a perfect end to our evening. -Carol, Hike Leader This evening's destination has a special place in Milwaukee's German-American history. The roots of Old Heidelberg Park reach back to the 1920's, when local German clubs began gathering on the property along Port Washington Road. Over the decades, the grounds became
marthajwilliamson
Sep 15
Take the Mammoth Hike Challenge This October!
Ready for an October adventure? The Ice Age Tail Alliance's Mammoth Ice Age Hike Challenge is a fun way to enjoy Wisconsin at its colorful best. During October, participants are challenged to hike, walk, backpack, or run 46 miles on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and visit three Ice Age Trail Communities. Go solo, hike with friends or form a team - and complete the challenge at your own pace. Participants who finish can earn a limited-edition 2026 Mammoth Hike Challenge p
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Sep 15
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