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by AB-Wikibot on April 26th, 2007

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What's the geography of Wisconsin like?

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  • by AB-Wikibot on April 26th, 2007

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    The state is bordered by the Montreal River (Wisconsin-Michigan)Montreal River; Lake Superior and Michigan to the north; by Lake Michigan to the east; by Illinois to the south; and by Iowa and Minnesota to the west. Part of the state's boundaries includes the Mississippi River and St. Croix River (Wisconsin-Minnesota)St. Croix River in the west, and the Menominee River in the northeast.
    , near La Crosse, WisconsinLa Crosse.
    With its location between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River, Wisconsin is home to a wide variety of geographical features. The state is divided into five distinct regions. In the north, the Lake Superior Lowland occupies a belt of land along Lake Superior. Just to the south, the Northern Highland includes the state's highest point, Timms Hill, as well as massive forests and thousands of small glacial lakes. In the middle of the state, the Central Plain (Wisconsin)Central Plain possesses some unique sandstone formations like the Dells of the Wisconsin River in addition to rich farmland. The Eastern Ridges and Lowlands region in the southeast is home to many of Wisconsin's largest cities. In the southwest, the Western Upland is a rugged landscape with a mix of forest and farmland.

    The varied landscape of Wisconsin makes the state a vacation destination popular for outdoor recreation. Winter events include skiing, ice fishing and snowmobile derbies. Wisconsin has many lakes of varied size; in fact Wisconsin contains 11,188 square miles (28,977 square kilometrekm sq) of water, more than all but three other states (Alaska, Michigan & Florida). The distinctive Door Peninsula, which extends off the eastern coast of the state, contains one of the state's most beautiful tourist destinations, Door County. The area draws thousands of visitors yearly to its quaint villages, seasonal cherry picking, and ever-popular fish boils.

    Areas under the management of the National Park Service include the following:
    *Apostle Islands National Lakeshore along Lake Superior
    *Ice Age National Scenic Trail
    *North Country National Scenic Trail
    *Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
    Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisconsin

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