The Kettle Moraine is a state forest area in southeastern Wisconsin, 1 hour and 40 minutes northeast of Madison and 40 minutes west of Milwaukee.

It was created by the collision of two glaciers during the last glacial period. Kettle lakes, wetlands, and valleys formed when pockets of glacial ice melted. Kames and moraines (mounds and hills) were formed by piles of deposited sediment when the glaciers retreated.

Click here to read more about the history, provided by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

drive along the 115 mile Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive

stop at The Ice Age Visitor Center, which is open all year, to learn about the forest’s history and recreational opportunities

get lost (in the best way) in 30,000 acres of rolling, wooded hills, and prairies

hike or backpack the Ice Age Trail

mountain bike, ski, or snowshoe on groomed trails

swim at any of the three beaches at Mauthe Lake and Long Lake

camp at the 350 site campground

Butler Lake and Flynn’s Springs State Natural Area

Parnell Tower

Greenbush Picnic Area

6:00 am - 11:00 pm