We checked out Heckrodt for the first time with ou...

We checked out Heckrodt for the first time with our 7 year old yesterday and it was awesome. The nature center has some very cool live animals and several informative stations. There was also lots to touch and feel to make nature come alive.

Once we went on our hike, the place really popped though. The trails were well marked and easy to navigate. A good portion of them over the wetter areas were raised boardwalks so that was nice. Best of all, we saw a TON of wildlife up close. There were 3 large turkeys right by the trail when we started. We also saw turtles, ducks, a snake, squirrels/chipmunks, and 3 deer up close.

The trails themselves were pretty flat and short so nothing ever felt cumbersome. The scenery itself wasn't all that special but the folks that run this place have made up for it in other ways.

I'll definitely be looking to come back again and so should you. This place isn't talked about all that much in the Fox Cities but I know I'm going to spread the word about it.