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Natural Areas

Get back to nature in West Bend and experience stunning outdoor beauty. You’ll find a lot to explore, including expansive nature preserves, gorgeous state forestland and wild and protected areas.

Discover Natural Areas

Explore nature preserves, trails and natural areas in West Bend and the surrounding area.

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Trail and trail sign on Eisenbahn State Trail

Eisenbahn State Trail

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Trail sign for Glacial Blue Hills Recreation Area

Glacial Blue Hills Recreation Area

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Trail and trail sign for Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

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Couple sitting on picnic table looking at the Lac Lawrann Conservancy

Lac Lawrann Conservancy

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Sign to albecker natural area west bend

Albecker Natural Area

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Path on Gregg Preserve

Gregg Preserve

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