Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit, Wisconsin

For those who grew up in, or anywhere near, Wisconsin, Kettle Moraine State Forest is a household name. For the new kids, let us explain: in the Northern Unit of Kettle Moraine–the first of the forest triad–there are over a dozen lakes and ponds within 30,000 acres of diverse northern forest! Jump on a section of the Ice Age Scenic Trail and hike through the Kettle Moraine Red Oaks, a second growth forest of red oak, basswood, sugar maple and white ash. Head out during the fall to catch the colorful autumn foliage. Make the memory last and find a few extra special hues to take home to press into your next DIY project.