Kohler-Andrae State Park is an interesting collection of wetlands, dunes, and rolling beaches. Wander along dunes on Creeping Juniper Nature Trail and the Dunes Boardwalk and see the local forest on Black River Trail.
Walk among dunes on this trail and see Lake Michigan. There are many signs on the trial that describe the local nature and ecology – keep an eye out for inverted cones in the sand, where antlions capture their prey.
Take this one-mile hike through a beautiful wooded area. This trail has both southern prairie and northern hardwood trees. The surface, which is bare ground and sand, provides good footing.
This short, quarter-mile trail goes through woodlands, evergreen forests, and open fields scattered with bluebird houses.
Explore the dunes and see "blowouts," where the plant cover has been destroyed and has left an interesting depression in the land. Check out the viewing platforms to see the sand ripples and the birds that feast on the local insect life – remember to take your camera!
Kohler-Andrae State Park is chock full of activities for you and your children to enjoy. Go fishing, camping, or swimming, or become a Wisconsin explorer at the nature center.
A perfect alternative to Kohler-Andrae State Park cabins, the 135 family campsites at the park are waiting for you to start your rustic adventure. There's also a fully accessible cabin, and 68 of campsites have electrical hookups.
Search for salmon and trout in nearby Lake Michigan. You can go ice fishing at the marina from December to March, and freshwater fishing on the north pier from April to November.
Children can become "Wisconsin explorers" at the nature center. Pick up a nature pamphlet and take part in educational activities and hands-on nature discovery activities. Afterward, your children can get a certificate for completing the tasks.
There are 11,000 feet of sandy beaches for your family to enjoy in the area, though there are no lifeguards present. If it's chilly, you can also try out the heated indoor swimming pools at the hotels by Kohler-Andrae State Park.
