Marquette County Wisconsin adventures

Marquette County Wisconsin adventures Observatory Hill

Neighboring Adeline’s House of Cool in Green Lake County in central Wisconsin is Marquette County known for its picturesque landscape and outdoor recreational activities.

The county is home to several charming small towns, including Montello and Westfield, as well as a portion of the famous Wisconsin Dells.

With its numerous lakes, rivers, and marshes, Marquette County offers ample opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water activities. Outdoor enthusiasts can also enjoy hiking, camping, and wildlife watching in the county’s many parks and natural areas.

Additionally, Marquette County has a rich history, and visitors can explore historical sites and museums to learn more about the area’s past. Overall, Marquette County is a welcoming destination for nature lovers and anyone seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Wisconsin.

A Favorite Place to explore is Observatory Hill

The highest point in Marquette County is Observatory Hill, an isolated outcropping of porphyritic rhyolite rising 300 feet above the surrounding landscape.

The fine-grained rhyolite, an igneous rock embedded with feldspar crystals, is highly resistant to erosion and has been dated to 1.76 billion years ago. On the exposed rocks at the summit are polished rock surfaces with grooves, striations, and chatter marks created by the passage of the glacial Cary ice sheet 12,000 years ago.

Need help planning a Marquette County adventurer? Reach out to Sarah Puckett Organized Adventurer who in addition to exploring Marquette County Wisconsin has organized and led over 70 countries on all 7 continents.

Sarah shares Why Visit Marquette County, Wisconsin?

There are so many reasons to visit Marquette County! Here are a few of the reasons we think it’s a great Midwest destination:

  • Easy driving proximity to several larger cities like Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago makes Marquette County easily accessible for a weekend getaway!
  • Wildlife lovers will fawn (pun intended) over the countless deer you can see in the area. On our weekend visit to Marquette County alone, we saw deer, bald eagles, a fox, cranes, wild turkeys, and a beaver.
  • Marquette County embodies quintessential Wisconsin experiences, like Friday night fish fry specials accompanied by strong Old Fashioneds, both of which you can enjoy lakeside at one of the many lake resorts in the area!
  • Hikers will enjoy visiting John Muir’s boyhood home and strolling around the lake at John Muir County park – the first place for which Muir ever tried to secure legal protections.
  • Lake lovers will be spoiled for choice, and most resorts offer kayak, canoe, and motorboat/pontoon rentals.