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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.

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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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