by Drew Hanson
Wisconsin has an impressive but largely unknown hiking history. This series highlights the accomplishments of five of the state's hiking pioneers. A couple of them may be obvious, but others will be full of surprises. Along the way you'll see how Wisconsin helped shape the sport of hiking in the United States and hopefully discover a lesson for the future of hiking in the Badger State.
Click on the names below for each article.
John Wesley Powell
John Muir
Harold Bradley
Ray Zillmer
Fritz Benedict
Wisconsin's hiking heritage runs deep!