Madison Boulder Natural Area — Attraction in Madison

The photos don't do the site ⚖️ justice! The boulder is huge! I almost had a Weird Al "Largest Ball of Twine in Minnesota" moment when my eyes 👀 popped out of my head when I first encountered the boulder. Trying to imagine ice moving something so huge is difficult. Unfortunately, the boulder fell victim to graffit i. Not much, but, why do people do that? The trail is short from the parking area. You cross over a small brook. Bring insect repellent! There is another boulder behind the big boulder. The pleasant aroma of nature. It was a scent I haven't noticed in a long while. I found it facinating. If you're in the...

I like that boulder, That's a NICE boulder!

Yes it is just a big rock, but it's size is impressive. You definitely should see it in person, pictures don't do this rock justice.

The walk is extremely easy and short (mind you I am very rotund with a bad knee) The path is really flat, which is great for the elderly and I'm pretty sure someone in a wheelchair would be able to visit, as long as they can get around the gate.

There is a little stream before the boulder that was crystal clear with leopard frogs and black winged...

Quite an impressive rock. The walk was pleasant through a picturesque dell, complete with a babbling brook. The Rock was all it was hyped to be and more. I discovered if you lick it, it tastes delicious, like New England clam chowda. It also seems to have psychedelic properties, as after placing my tongue on the rock, I saw a chorus line of moose, dancing while a large black bear beatifully sang Robert Frost poetry set to the tune of Dropkick Murphies melodies. 5 out 5 stars. Going...