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One of the many amazing things about Wisconsin is that it’s full of beautiful places to have fun in the great outdoors. Here are just a few kid-friendly camping spots to try.
It’s time to pick your Milwaukee favorites for the year!
1. Stoney Creek
50483 OAK GROVE RD., OSSEO
This place is more like a giant outdoor festival for kids than a normal campground, and honestly that’s kind of awesome. You can rent cabins, cottages, tent sites or park an RV. The woodland location has mini-golf, laser tag, basketball and volleyball.
2. Wisconsin Riverside Resort
S13220 SHIFFLET RD., SPRING GREEN
On the banks of the (huge!) Wisconsin River, this kid-friendly camping spot is the place to go for fun on the water. The camp has Liza’s Lagoon, a pond with a floating inflatable park for kids to climb, jump and swim. Plus, you can venture out in canoes, tubes and kayaks.
3. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park
8425 HWY. 38, CALEDONIA
Want to enjoy camping without the long drive? Pack a “pic-a-nic” basket (as Yogi would say) and head just 15 minutes south of Milwaukee to Caledonia, where this wooded park on the water offers tons to do for kids, including obstacle courses, laser tag, climbing towers, an outdoor theater, fishing pond and visits from Yogi, Boo-Boo and their other cartoon friends.
4. Hayward KOA
11544 HWY. 63, HAYWARD
Head way up north for this woodland escape. There are cool log cabins, plus places to park an RV or set up a tent.
The site also has a pool with a water slide. They do wagon rides and s’more-making, too!
5. Rock Island State Park
1924 INDIAN PT. RD., WASHINGTON ISLAND
At the very end of Door County’s peninsula out in Lake Michigan, this island has one of the most beautiful campgrounds in Wisconsin, with amazing views of the water and lots of hiking trails. There’s a beach for swimming and 40 sites where you can pitch a tent. But be warned – you have to take two ferry rides and carry in your supplies!
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1. Tuck your pants into your socks in tall grass – it blocks ticks.
2. Take lots of water breaks if you’re running around in the sun.
3. Pack plenty of snacks to fuel the fun!
4. If you feel dizzy, have a headache or an upset stomach, take a break and talk to an adult – you might be overheated.
5. If you have long hair, pull it into a ponytail so ticks can’t hide in it.
6. Have your parent or adult search you for ticks after you go outside. If you find one attached, don’t just grab and pull it with your fingers – that might make it worse. Tweezers are much better.
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