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At Naturehills, we embrace nature. Below you will find a list of state parks in Ashland we have compiled for you.
WHITTLESEY CREEK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Description
Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge is part of a large wetland complex on Lake Superior, near Ashland, Wisconsin. These coastal wetlands are a significant part of the wildlife habitat and aquatic resources of the south shore of Lake Superior. The refuge was established in 1999, and it is still being created. Its purpose is to protect, restore, and manage coastal wetland and spring-fed stream habitat. Up to 540 acres of coastal wetland in the Whittlesey Creek watershed will be acquired, and up to 1,260 acres will be protected through conservation easements. Restoration of coaster brook trout, an anadromous fish native to Lake Superior, is one of the refuge goals. The refuge will also restore stream and wetland habitat to benefit other fish species and migratory birds. The refuge is located immediately north of the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center, which is operated by the Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, Wisconsin State Historical Society, University of Wisconsin Extension Service, and Friends of the Center Alliance, Ltd. The Center serves as the headquarters and contact station for the refuge.
Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center
29270 County Hwy. G
Ashland,WI,54806
Phone: 715-685-9983
Email: whittleseycreek@fws.gov
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Interpretive Programs
- Visitor Center
- Wildlife Viewing
Directions
The refuge is located along Wisconsin State Highway 13, just north of the junction with U.S. Highway 2, in Northern Wisconsin. It is easiest to access the refuge from the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center, which is at the intersection of State Highway 13 and U.S. Highway 2. Signs direct travelers to the Center off Highway 2.
DIAMOND BUTTE LOOKOUT (MT)
Description
Diamond Butte Lookout is perched atop a 30 foot masonry tower to take in the view of the surrounding country side. The lookout is furnished with a table, chair and three beds with mattresses. There is NO Electricity and NO WATER. There is a propane cook stove with an oven, propane refrigerator, propane lights, propane heater and a few cooking and eating utensils. There is also a broom and mop with a bucket. The Forest Service does not provide cleaning services or garbage removal for this lookout. Cleaning and trash removal is each renter's responsibility and your efforts are appreciated in keeping the lookout clean for the next user. You will not be able to park directly next to the lookout. You will need to hike two hundred feet up a steep hill to reach the lookout. There is a wagon in the basement of the lookout to help you in getting your gear from the gate to the top of the hill. Parking and a vault toilet are located at the gate two hundred feet below the lookout.
PO BOX 168 2378 HWY 212
ASHLAND,MT,59003
Phone: 406-784-2344
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- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
Directions
From Ashland Montana travel east on State Highway 212 for approximately 3 miles. Turn south onto Otter Creek Road and travel 20 miles. Just past the Fort Howes Work Center turn east onto Taylor Creek Road and travel 12 miles to Sonnette Divide Road. Turn north onto the Sonnette Divide Road for 2 miles then turn east on the Diamond Butte Lookout Road, travel 1 mile to the lookout.
