The Magical Place In Wisconsin Where You Can View A Wild Bison Herd
By Ben Jones|Published August 09, 2022
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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.
There was a time when wild bison roamed freely in Wisconsin, but it was a very long time ago. The last two bison east of the Mississippi River were shot and killed in 1832, 16 years before Wisconsin was a state. But there’s still a place in Wisconsin where wild bison roam, and you can see these majestic creatures in a gorgeous natural habitat. Just head to the Trumpeter Trail in the Sandhill Wildlife Area – you’ll get an amazing look at what was once commonplace in Wisconsin.
The Trumpeter Trail is open from sunrise to sunset, mid-April or May through the end of October. The road isn’t plowed in the winter but when there’s enough snow it can be a pleasant place to do some cross-county skiing. Learn more about the property on the state Department of Natural Resources website. Once you’ve taken in some incredible views of bison, head about an hour south to see the largest crane observatory in the United States.
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