Park it Here! La Crosse area Wisconsin State Parks near Westby Bed & Breakfast
Taking a weekend escape to three La Crosse area Wisconsin State Parks is a sure way to explore the Driftless Area and with a stay at the Westby House bed & breakfast. Three State Parks are with-in 45 minute drive through the hills and valleys and along the Mississippi River of the Westby House B&B.
Perrot State Park, where the Trempealeau River meets the Mississippi River, has 1,270 acres of diverse ecosystems. The river bank and surrounding wetlands provide wonderful habitat for the many migratory birds that travel through this area twice a year. Hardwood forests with mature black walnut, oak, and hickory are home to many animals, birds, and woodland wildflowers. Unique to southwestern Wisconsin and Perrot are the goat prairies perched high on the bluffs
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In a steep ridge overlooking the scenic Kickapoo River Valley, Wildcat Mountain State Park offers hiking trails with spectacular views and horseback riders. Canoe the Kickapoo River in your own canoe or rent from canoe rentals in Ontario. The park’s 3,603 acres, mostly wooded, contain 25.8 miles of trails.
To the South of La Crosse is the Wyalusing State Park at 500 feet above the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. One of Wisconsin’s oldest parks, Wyalusing features Indian burial mounds, canoe trail, bird watching. It’s a place to go for fishing, boating, bicycling, picnicking, and enjoying nature. There are an interpretive center and four historical markers within the park.
