Horicon Marsh — Attraction in Town of Chester

This marsh is a wetland of international importance, recognized around the world, home to hundreds of bird species (incl endangered species). You can hike or take a boat ride on the marsh, drive the federal scenic route, walk the boardwalk, visit the exploreum in the state section, or the Marsh Haven Nature Center across the street from the federal scenic drive. Visiting at different times in the seasons and times of day will reveal different species each time.

We heard whooping cranes, have seen pelicans, osprey, and countless other birds. Some folks have complained they didn't see or do much. You have to go with a marsh and bird mindset...being binoculars and listen to the different bird calls. It's a special place and involves stepping into a different world than our everyday...

The Horicon National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is a great place to start your visit. The visitor center is just one stop along the way to a lifetime of adventures in the Horicon Marsh. The visitor center is located on the south side of the marsh and offers an interactive, educational experience for all ages. The visitor center offers opportunities for visitors to watch and learn about the birds and wildlife that inhabit the marsh and even spot some of the waterfowl that migrate through the marsh each year....

There's pretty much nothing to this place. It's a marsh with birds & really nothing else. I thought I'd at least be able to park & feed the birds & check it out, but that didn't wind up being the case. There was no parking lot or anything like that & pulling over on the side of that highway, I wouldn't recommend. All around, very...