River Forest Nature Preserve

Mequon nature preserve along the Milwaukee River

3.7· 15 reviewsHours

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River Forest Nature Preserve offers a tranquil escape, featuring a scenic tract of land that follows the beautiful Milwaukee River. It's an ideal spot for leisurely strolls. This preserve is celebrated for its abundant wildlife, making it a great location for nature observation, especially for families with children. The wide and quiet river above the Thiensville dam provides an excellent environment for kayaking, with abundant bird life adding to the serene experience.

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John Curnutt
5.0·a year ago

The only way to find this place is to follow your Google maps. There are no signs to direct your way. I suspect it's because the neighborhood it's found in is the sort that prefers to keep the commoners from visiting. Either way, it's a wonderful tract of land that follows the Milwaukee River.

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Tappy Tibbon
5.0·6 years ago

Beautiful spot in the city to see all kinds of wild life. Good place for little walks especially to take children!

K Wulff
4.0·6 years ago

We kayak through here quite often. There is a peer across the river at Villa Grove Park to put the kayak in. It is a beautiful place to kayak quiet and full of bird life. It is above the dam in Thiensville so the river is wide and quiet. It is a hidden gem in a populated area.

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