Whisker Lake Wilderness
The Whisker Lake Wilderness is a 7,270 acres (2,940 ha) tract of protected land located in Florence County, Wisconsin, managed by the United States Forest Service. [1] The Wilderness is within the boundaries of the Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest, and is on the border of Michigan and Wisconsin.
| Whisker Lake Wilderness | |
|---|---|
| Whisker Lake | |
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
  Location within Wisconsin  Whisker Lake Wilderness (the United States) | |
| Location | Florence, Wisconsin |
| Nearest city | Florence, WI |
| Coordinates | 45°57′4″N 88°27′18″W |
| Area | 7,270 acres (29.4 km2) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Governing body | United States Forest Service |
Whisker Lake
The lake for which the Wilderness was named after has a maximum depth of six feet and area of 8 acres (3.2 ha), being 99% made up of muck.[2] The lake is named for the trees at the shoreline of the lake, referred to by locals as "chin whiskers."[3] Whisker Lake is one of six small lakes located within the Wilderness.
Activities
As with all Wilderness areas in Wisconsin, there are many things to do. There is river fishing, where one might find trout, and small game hunting featuring beavers and rabbits. There is also camping and hiking, but with strict Leave No Trace statutes in place.[4] Boating on water is allowed, but motorboating is prohibited.
References
- US Parks Website- Retrieved 2022-02-10
- Department of Natural Resources Wisconsin Website- Retrieved 2022-02-10
- Wilderness Hiking Website- Retrieved 2022-02-10
- Armchair Explorer Website- Retrieved 2022-02-10
External Links
- U.S. Geological Survey Map at the U.S. Geological Survey Map Website. Retrieved February 10th, 2022.