Best Sustainable Vacation Destination in Every State

The Fox Cities, a region in central Wisconsin made up of 19 communities along the Fox River, offers a mix of urban sites and outdoor activities.

In Appleton, the Bubolz Nature Preserve has over 700 acres of protected land and trails for hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing. The Fox River State Trail can make for a scenic bike ride, as it stretches for 25 miles along the water.

Many local farmers markets across the area are open during the summer and fall, including in Kaukauna and downtown Appleton, where you can sample apples, rhubarb, and corn.

In Menasha, you can visit the Heckrodt Wetland Reserve, a 91-acre preserve with trails, a pond, and a nature center featuring exhibits on local wildlife like turtles, frogs, and fish, many of which you can also spot in the park. The reserve also hosts community events like gardening and seed-cultivation workshops and runs a recycling drive.

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