The Chain of Lakes, in Waupaca, WI, are an impressive natural feature, created by a receding glacier 12,500 years ago. The “Chain” consists of 22 spring fed lakes. The water of the lakes is translucent with deep emerald tints. The unique color is one of the trademark characteristics of the Chain, oftentimes referred to as the Killarneys of the Americas.
Hartman Creek State Park, where we are camping, has a wonderful trail system for hiking, biking, horseback riding and skiing that wind in and around 8 of these lakes. A small section of the 1,000 mile Ice Age Trail meanders through the park, too. The park also happens to be home to a large number of sandhill cranes. We have enjoyed watching and listening to these vocal birds, which are much bigger than I realized, with a wingspan of 6 to 7 feet!
We are throughly enjoying ourselves here with only a handful of other campers. I LOVE camping this time of the year!
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