Big Wisconsin Trees

There are trees, and there are big trees, then there are Champion Trees. 

Champion Trees are counted among the largest in the nation, and Wisconsin has three: a Black Spruce in Taylor County, a Northern Pin Oak in Portage County and a Peachleaf Willow in Milwaukee County.  A former Champion, the McArthur Pine in Forest County, named for the famous General, was felled by lighting in 2001.

To find out more about big trees in Wisconsin, check out these websites:

Nature-Wise by Roy Lukes

Wisconsin's National Champion Trees

Tall, bark and definitely handsome

Top Trees Madison's Oldest Celebrities Have Their Story Told

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Kid Friendly Camping

As most parents will tell you, taking children anywhere can be a challenge. But if you're looking to spend some time camping this summer with your little ones, Travel Wisconsin has put together a list of some great child friendly campgrounds.  Being outdoors and keeping the kids happy, now that's a good vacation. 

Check out these eight family ready campgrounds here Kid Friendly Camping in Wisconsin

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Visit a State Park - For Free

Planing a trip on one of Wisconsin's State Parks? Here's a way to make the visit a little sweeter.

The North Face is currently offering Free State Park passes and Discount Camping coupons at many of their locations. For a list of stores giving out the passes and locations of Wisconsin State Parks visit their website The North Face Explore Your Parks

Happy Mother's Day from all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com

The Colors of Autumn

After a very hot summer and a quick jump to fall, the leaves are starting to turn colors very fast around Wisconsin.  Some areas of the state are already at 50%! 

If you are looking to enjoy the autumn foliage show, check out Travel Wisconsin's Fall Color Report.  It will let you know where to go to get the best views of the lovely red, yellow, orange and gold leaves.

Don't wait too long - peak color will be a few weeks earlier for everyone this year.  And you'll be needed to get that rake out earlier too.

Imagine checking our the beautiful leaves on your own wooded getaway property. Check out these listings in over 45 Wisconsin Counties BuyWisconsinLand.com

Orphaned Wildlife

One of the best things about being outdoors is seeing wildlife.  Watching the deer graze in a field, geese flying in a 'V' formation, seeing bunnies hop across the grass, frogs jumping into a pond. 

You may have even found a baby bird fluttering on the ground, or seen a fawn wandering on it's own. It's best not to approach the animals, most times the mother is nearby and watching.  There are times when you will find a baby that is alone or adult animal that is injured.  Again you should never approach these animals. Some animals have diseases that will pass to people and pets, and human scent can direct preditors right to the animal's location.

If you find a wild animal in distress you can contact the Wisconsin DNR or a Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator to rescue the animal. Check out this article from the DNR website which tells you what to look for and has a list of Rehabilitators you can contact. What to do if you find orphaned wildlife

Looking for your own wooded property to watch wildlife? We have listings in over 45 Wisconsin Counties. BuyWisconsinLand.com

ATV Trail Maps

Looking to get out and ride?  Check out our list of ATV trail maps on BuyWisconsinLand.com!  We have links to downloadable maps from across the state. ATV Trail Information

Know of one we missed?  Let us know and we'll get it on our site. 

Broken link?  We hate those too.  Just tell us and we'll fix it or find a new link.

Looking for property to blaze your own trail?  We've got listings in over 45 Wisconsin Counties!  Find your dream property. BuyWisconsinLand.com

Forest Appreciation Week

April 22nd to April 28th has been proclaimed Forest Appreciation Week and Friday April 27th has been proclaimed the 129th Celebration of Arbor Day in Wisconsin (see the Governor's Proclaimation here)

Trees are a valuable resource in Wisconsin, and around the world. Arbor Day gives us a chance to remember this, and give back by planting a tree of our own.  Many Arbor Day celebrations will be taking place at schools this week, so don't be surprised if your little one brings home a seedling this Friday!  Get tree planting tips and more Arbor Day fun information on the Wisconsin DNR website Celebrate Arbor Day

Is your community a "Tree City"? The Tree City USA program, sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters, gives recognition to communities who work to maintain and promote their green areas.  Check out all of Wisconsin's and the US's Tree Cities here Tree City USA Communities

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Wisconsin Tourism and Government Links

We have updated our Local Links page on BuyWisconsinLand.com!

Now find links for all 72 Wisconsin Counties for vacation and event information and county governement.  We have also expanded the state tourism section with new links!  Stop by here and begin your next vacation search.

While you're visiting, be sure to check out the available hunting, vacation and wooded acreage listings in over 45 Wisconsin Counties.   If you don't see what you are looking for, drop us a line at property@buywisconsinland.com and let us put our experience to work for you to find that dream property.

Looking for Land?

Still dreaming of that country getaway? Trails for your ATV, or hiking through the trees?

Here at BuyWisconsinLand.com you can check out listings in over 45 Wisconsin Counties! Smaller parcels great for building your vacation home or hunting cabin. Larger parcels with room to stretch out and roam. Investment acreage too - bring your compass!

Looking near the Wisconsin Dells? Close to our State Capital? On Lake Superior? Mississippi River bluffs? Near Minneapolis? Right in the Center of the State? Up by the Michigan border?

Not sure? Just tell us where you want to be and what you want to do. We can send you information on available parcels that meet your criteria. Just email property@buywisconsinland.com

Illinois Couple preserves over 3000 acres in Wisconsin

One of the largest conservation easements in Wisconsin History, the Winter Park Pines Nature Preserve. Story by Amy Alderman TribLocal reporter

As a boy, Libertyville resident Ken Aldridge climbed a fire tower to get a view of the sprawling pines and creeks west of Minocqua, Wis., where his family spent many summer vacations. Now that vast expanse of woodland is the sanctuary where Aldridge takes his own wife and kids to ski, hike, and fish.

The Chief Executive Officer of Aldridge Electric Co. recently made sure the area would remain a sanctuary for everyone by dedicating what Wisconsin officials call the largest conservation easement of private land in their state’s history — more than 3,100 acres.

“We wanted to preserve something that has a lot of beauty to it,” Aldridge said.

That seems like an understatement to some in Wisconsin.

Full Story Aldridge family grants largest land trust in Wisconsin’s history

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Whitetail Deer Gun Season Starts November 19th

In Wisconsin November brings two important holidays - Thanksgiving and Whitetail Deer Gun Season. Soon blaze orange will be everywhere in the woods, and venison burgers are sure to follow.

New firearms regulations will be in effect beginning November 19th, for all the details see this article from the Wisconsin DNR New firearm rules take effect on opening day of gun deer hunt

Still looking for your own hunting property?  BuyWisconsinLand.com has wooded acreages and properties with trails for your ATV or snowmobile in over 40 Wisconsin Counties.  How about 80 acres bordered by County Land in Jackson County, the Whitetail Capital of Wisconsin!

Check out all our listings and call 877-339-6535 or email property@buywisconsinland.com - we'd love to help find your dream hunting or recreational property.

Good luck to all the hunter and have a safe and successful hunting season.

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Out In the Woods

The woods will be seeing lots of activity in the next week with the start of the annual Whitetail Deer Gun season this Saturday. All hunters are required to wear Blaze Orange during this season. "Wearing at least 50 per cent blaze orange above the waist including a hat has been law since 1980. The color was chosen following field tests that proved blaze orange was seen best in all light and brush conditions" -from the Wisconsin DNR website.

So if you plan to be outdoors during this time, to look at property or hike through the woods, even in areas where you don't believe there are hunters it is recommended that you wear blaze orange to be safe. Vests and hats are available at many retailers around the state.

Wishing everyone a safe and successful hunt - for deer and property!

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Keep Your Land "Wildlife Friendly"

One great thing about owning wooded acreage, there is plenty of wildlife to see and hear. And if you'd like help to keep your "wild area" wild, consider joining the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program run by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. This program provides funds and advice on how to restore and keep up your land with native plants and provide the best enviroment for wildlife.

For an overview of this program, see this page on the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge's site Private Landowner Assistance or visit the US Fish and Wildlife Service website Habitat and Resource Conservation

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Hunting Property

It's fall and that means the Deer Hunting has come back to the woods. Looking for a great "40" of your own? Here are some of the wonderful wooded acreages available from BuyWisconsinLand.com



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Fall Colors are Coming

The biggest show of the woods is about to begin!

Autumn brings us beautiful colors - and the best place to keep up with the changing leaves is the Fall Color Report at TravelWisconsin.com Find out when and where the colors are at peak all season long.

And if you'd like to own some of these colorful properties, check out BuyWisconsinLand.com and see land listings in over 40 Wisconsin Counties!