This 33,000-acre natural spot 20 miles east of downtown Marshfield is a popular spot for hikers, birdwatchers, and cross-country skiers.
Hikers, birdwatchers, and outdoors enthusiasts of all kinds should plan a trip to the George W. Mead State Wildlife Area, a 33,000-acre site 20 miles east of downtown Marshfield that’s home to more than 70 miles of trails and hundreds of species of birds and other animals.
The Mead (as it’s known locally) sits in the Little Eau Plaine River valley and is one of the state’s largest wildlife areas, serving as a home to more than 250 species of birds, as well as deer, turkeys, beavers, otters, wolves, and many other species.
The eastern and western segments of the property offer more than 70 miles of trails for hiking, and the Mead is also open to cross-country skiing, hunting, and trapping.
The visitor center in Milladore contains educational exhibits and is open from 9am to 4pm Tuesday through Friday.
Learn more about the Mead Wildlife Center here.
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