Summer At Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area
The boardwalk is just one trail option at Horicon Marsh.
Hiking, paddling, birding – Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area is the perfect place to make the most of summer.
With more than 5 miles of hiking trails, scenic overlooks and observation blinds, you can experience the marsh at your own pace, listening to the wind blowing through the cattails, the songs of the sparrows and the honks of the Mississippi Flyway geese.
Wanna hit the water? The wildlife area has a 6.5-mile paddling trail you can access from four boat landings, making it easy to experience the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the contiguous U.S. from the water.
If birding’s your thing, Horicon Marsh is the place for you. There are more than 300 recorded bird species there, from the endangered Forster’s tern and black tern to sandhill cranes and great blue herons.
When you’re there, don’t miss the Explorium, an interactive space where you’ll walk through a glacier, meet a mammoth, talk with settlers, ride an airboat and more to learn the story of the marsh.
Make plans to visit Horicon Marsh this summer. Head to our website for more info.
Upcoming Events
Wetland Habitats (Pond Dipping)
Thursday, July 25, 2024
10 – 11 a.m.
Come with us to explore the aquatic habitat inside of our famous wetland to discover what you may be missing without a closer look. Content created for ages 3-10, but all ages are welcome to join!
Fire Building 101
Monday, July 29, 2024
10 – 11 a.m.
Did someone say fire? What if you get lost in the woods and it is very cold outside? Would you be able to start a fire to keep warm? Join us to learn how to start a fire using bowdrills and flint and steel to survive the great outdoors.
Archery
Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Join us at the Horicon Marsh as we learn the basics of archery. Participants will learn the components of our bows and arrows before taking aim. We will start by practicing and perfecting our form and finish by playing some shooting games. Ages 8+.
Limit of 20, free. One registration per archer, if you are a parent not shooting, no need to register. Please register online.
There’s so much more happening at Horicon Marsh! Find more to do on the DNR Events Calendar. |
