Guide John Bates explores a remaining old growth forest, the Van Vliet Hemlocks. Forest guide John Bates leads educational walks through Van Vliet Hemlocks State Natural Area, one of Wisconsin's rare ...

This week, I took a quiet walk through the woods surrounding my home at Stillwood Pond and felt something I think many of us are longing for — peace, connection and a deep sense of belonging. The ...

For most people, it's fair to expect a walk in the woods to be a largely peaceful experience. When they plan a hiking route, they expect the dirt paths and the underbrush, scattered pine needles, ...