You'd Never Know One Of The Most Incredible Natural Wonders In Wisconsin Is Hiding In This Tiny Park
By Ben Jones|Published February 17, 2023
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Ben Jones is at heart an adventurer who delights in inspiring others. A former reporter and photojournalist, he explored towns large and small as a Wisconsin correspondent for USA Today. He later became a lead photographer and senior copywriter for an award-winning destination marketing agency, before founding Boldland Creative, a company that produces photography, video, and other content for travel destinations. Jones has completed photography and content projects in more than 15 states and when he’s not looking through a camera or at his Macbook you’ll find him exploring the world’s lakes and forests.
To find one of Wisconsin’s prettiest spots, you don’t need to drive all the way to Door County or the Northwoods – just head to Green Bay. On the city’s south side, there’s a delicate waterfall that’s just waiting to be discovered. It’s called Fonferek’s Glen, and it’s a natural wonder that you have to see in person – here’s what you need to know about this wonderful park and waterfall in Northeast Wisconsin.
Fonferek’s Glen is a Brown County park that’s located in the town of Ledgeview. It’s only about 15 minutes from Lambeau Field, but it feels a world away.
The park is just 75 acres, and it's located along Bower Creek. It’s part of the Niagara Escarpment, a massive geologic feature that also includes Niagara Falls.
You won’t mistake the waterfall here for Niagara Falls, but it’s beautiful, cascading about 30 feet. When the creek is running high, the waterfall roars!
If you’re planning on exploring all of the park’s trails, be sure to dress for a trail hike. Depending on the season and the conditions, the trails can become wet, muddy, and slippery. But if you love natural beauty, it’s worth it!
Learn more about Fonferek’s Glen Conservancy Area and other scenic parks in the area on the Brown County website. If you love chasing waterfalls, consider taking a drive north. Marinette County is the state’s waterfall capital. There are 15 scenic falls just waiting to be explored and many more beautiful trails.
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