The Locale: Grant Park is a 379 acre park in South Milwaukee along the shores of Lake Michigan. Reasons to Love: This park is extraordinarily beautiful in all seasons, but it really shows off in fall! Travelling down the 7 Bridges Trail makes you feel like you are miles outside the city. The park also has … More Grant Park/7 Bridges
The Locale: A section of the Oak Leaf Trail, a 125 mile inter-connected, multi-use trail system in Milwaukee! This section is located in Franklin, WI and is part of what is known as the Root River Line. Reasons to Love: This is a very beginner friendly paved hike away from the hustle and bustle of … More Meandering the Root River
The Locale: Bender Park (Fitzsimmons and Oakwood Cliff Hiking Trails) and Lake Vista Park in Oak Creek, WI. Reasons to Love: Bender and Lake Vista Parks are my favorite lesser known spots in all of Milwaukee! Its trails give you a great mixture of lake views, prairie walks, and secluded wooded retreats. Every time I … More Possibly the “wildest” hike in Milwaukee County?
The Locale: Three Bridges Park is an adorable little gem nestled in the Menomonee River Valley between Miller Park and the Domes. The park is 24 acres with 2 miles of trails, between 27th and 37th streets. Reasons To Love: This is a dreamy little place for all city dwellers who both long for a … More Three Bridges Park
An Ordinary Odyssey 