Ladies, spring is a perfect time to emerge from winter’s hibernation and renew your mind, body and spirit, so get up, get out, and do something good for yourself!

As women of color, we rarely make time for ourselves, and more times than not, our health suffers for it. There are so many simple and fun ways to start your fitness regimen while you enjoy the great state of Wisconsin. In Door County, a stroll through the Ridges Sanctuary in Bailey’s Harbor provides you with 1,440 acres of native wildflowers along rustic trails and bridges. In Baraboo, Devil’s Lake State Park offers miles of hiking trails and mountain biking for every degree of ability. In many of Wisconsin’s coastal cities, you are sure to find some great spots to walk along Lake Michigan. Learn more about Wisconsin’s State Parks at www.wiparks.net.

Outdoor fitness in Wisconsin is always accessible, and offers variety in its many settings. Take care of yourself, and enjoy your healthy start to spring in Wisconsin! For more information, visit www.travelwisconsin.com

GET OUT AND START WALKING (WISCONSIN TRAILS)

• Ahnapee State Trail-19 miles 3538 Park Dr Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
• Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Resort-8 miles N3494 State Highway 55 White Lake, WI 54491
• Black River State Forest- 33 miles 910 State Highway 54 Black River Falls, WI 54615
• Beaver Creek Reserve S1 County Road K Fall Creek, WI 54742
• Brule River State Forest-34 miles 6250 S Ranger Rd Brule, WI 54820
• Bearskin-Hiawatha State Trail-25 miles 518 W Somo Ave Tomahawk, WI 54487
• Brunet Island State Park-1 mile 23125 255th St Cornell, WI 54732

by Wisconsin Department of Tourism Deputy Secretary, Sheree Dallas Branch