Wisconsin Gift Ideas

I am surprised how reasonably priced are these coffee table books by Craig Blacklock. He is an amazing photographer. If you've never taken a Pictured Rocks Boat Cruise or an Apostle Islands Sea Caves Cruise, this will give you an idea of how exceptional are these natural wonders.

The Bayfield Festive Apple Cookbook and Almanac

Over a 100 traditional recipes from the apple growers and apple fanciers of the Bayfield Peninsula. In addition, the book is sprinkled with wit, wisdom, Lake Superior facts, legends and lore. [More info]

Scenic Driving Wisconsin

Twenty-four drives through Wisconsin's spectacular scenery where ancient glaciers left their mark on the hills and valleys, where pine-topped cliffs loom over Lake Superior, and where miles of verdant farmland in the south yield to the hushed forests and solitary lakes of the north. [More info]

Hiking Wisconsin

Author Eric Hansen is well known in upper midwest hiking circles. His book on Wisconsin profiles 60 hiking and walking trails . . . complete with hike descriptions, difficulty ratings, and trail lengths. [More info]

Wisconsin's Outdoor Treasures: A Guide to 150 Natural Destinations

A great field guide for campers and travelers to 150 of Wisconsin's natural treasures. Includes camping and campsite information. [More info]

DVD - Waterfalls of Wisconsin

From Amazon's Review "Enjoy 88 minutes of scenic Wisconsin Waterfall video- no narration or music- just the wonderful, relaxing sounds of waterfalls and river rapids. . . . Many of Wisconsin's largest and most beautiful waterfalls are included in the DVD, including Big Manitou Falls (largest in Wisconsin), Little Manitou Falls, Amnicon Falls, Willow Falls, Lost Creek Falls, Copper Falls (including Copper, Brownstone, and Red Granite Falls), Potato River Falls, the Dells of the Eau Claire River, the Falls at Parfrey's Glen, Silverbrook Falls, Siskuit Falls, Foster Falls, Peterson Falls, Superior Falls, Lower Cato Falls, Twin Falls, Upson Falls, and Morgan Falls . . . ."

Wisconsin Atlas and Gazetteer

A necessary companion for the traveler and explorer. In addition to detailed maps of roads (including backroads and trails), the Gazetteer includes map notes & guides to campgrounds, waterfalls, scenic drives, state and national forests, rivers, boat and canoe launches, museums, and many other travel attractions. (versions also available for Michigan and Minnesota) [More info]