<![CDATA[Wanderlust with Three - Lakeshore]]>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:37:15 -0500Weebly<![CDATA[Harrington Beach State Park]]>Sun, 11 Jun 2023 19:12:42 GMThttps://www.wanderlustwiththree.com/lakeshore/harrington-beach-state-park
Harrington Beach Trail
This easy 1.1 mile out-and-back hike will take you down a dirt path with multiple spots to get out to the beach and Lake Michigan.  You do not need to hike a full mile before you encounter the beach.  This park is just south of Kohler-Andrae and we actually prefered it better.  It is a little quieter, but still a very busy place in the summer; especially late summer when the water has warmed up enough for swimming.  There is clear water and it is shallow for a ways out.  The currents here can be dangerous, so be careful if you decide to swim.  Bring your bug spray as well, the horseflies were aggressive here. The park does require an entrance fee of $8 (out-of-state $11) per vehicle for a day-use pass or an annual pass for $28 (out-of-state $38).
Address: 
531 CTH-D
​Belgium, WI 53004
]]><![CDATA[Port Washington]]>Sun, 11 Jun 2023 19:09:58 GMThttps://www.wanderlustwiththree.com/lakeshore/port-washingtonPort Washington, WI
This small town is on Lake Michigan and has a lot to offer.  It is worth the walk in the downtown area to explore the different shops and restaurants there.  There is plenty to do within a short drive from here, so it is a good stopping point for anyone wanting to spend time along the lake shore.  We stayed at the The Harborview hotel and it is located right downtown on the water.  They have a waterfront dining option, or you can easily walk somewhere down the main street to eat. There is also a waterfront walk out to the lighthouse. Grab some ice cream from the food truck or some caffeine from the coffee shop and wander the waterfront walk. A cute little town in Wisconsin that is worth a stop.  
Address: 
​The Harborview
135 E Grand Ave
Port Washington, WI 53074
]]><![CDATA[Kohler-Andrae State Park]]>Sun, 11 Jun 2023 18:49:34 GMThttps://www.wanderlustwiththree.com/lakeshore/kohler-andrae-state-parkCordwalk-Boardwalk Trail
Full disclosure - we never got to hiking here.  My kids saw the lake, and all they wanted to do was swim.  This is a very popular park, and often has to close on the weekends because of the crowds.  If we would have hiked, I would have taken the easy 3 mile hike along the Cordwalk-Boardwalk Trail. This trail takes you along the shores and sand dunes next to Lake Michigan.  We come here in the summer, but mostly it is to swim in the clear and shallow water along the beach.  Currents can be a problem here, so be safe in the water.  The park does require a fee to enter $8 (out-of-state $11) for a day pass or an annual sticker for $28 (out-of-state $38).  There is also camping here, among other outdoor activities.  
Address: 
1020 Beach Park Ln
​Sheboygan, WI 53081
]]><![CDATA[Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve]]>Sun, 11 Jun 2023 18:35:56 GMThttps://www.wanderlustwiththree.com/lakeshore/lions-den-gorge-nature-preserve
Lion's Den Trail
This lakeshore hike is an easy 2 mile hike down the bluffs to Lake Michigan.  Part of this is well maintained and paved path that takes you to a sandy beach.  It is a great place to pack a lunch and swim for awhile.  The best time to visit is in the summer; specifically August so the lake is a little warmer.  This is a busy and popular trail, so be prepared to see other people and share the space.  This trail has a little of everything, and is one of our favorite day-trips in the summer. 
Address: 
511 High Bluff Drive
Grafton, WI 53024
]]><![CDATA[Lakeshore State Park]]>Sun, 11 Jun 2023 18:13:02 GMThttps://www.wanderlustwiththree.com/lakeshore/lakeshore-state-parkPebble Beach and Pierhead Lighthouse
This easy 2.5 mile loop takes you along Lake Michigan, in downtown Milwaukee, next to the fairgrounds.  There are many places to stop and take in the sights, fish, or jog along the well maintained trail.  This is a great place to move around outside if you are exploring some of the attractions Milwaukee has to offer.  Or you can head a short distance up the shore and find a beach to swim at after the day has warmed up.  The park does require an entrance fee of $8 (out-of-state $11) per vehicle for a day-use pass or an annual pass for $28 (out-of-state $38).
Address: 
500 N Harbor Drive
​Milwaukee, WI 53202
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