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Get out to explore the Stevens Point Area's best scenic and secluded spaces! We've compiled all of the top picks with our guide to secluded spots to hike, bike, paddle and fish. From popular trails, including the Green Circle Trail and the Stevens Point Sculpture Park, to expansive natural areas and waterways like the Wisconsin River. Enjoy beautiful photos from some of our favorite spots - then head out to explore on your own. 

Looking for a scenic spot to snowshoe in the Stevens Point Area? Check out the top snowshoe areas and trails in the region, with our guide to snowshoeing in central Wisconsin. Then grab your snowshoes, and get ready for a day of unbelievable winter views and plenty of fun. 

Happy National Plan for Vacation Day! As led by the U.S. Travel Association, National Plan for Vacation Day encourages Americans to plan for and use their earned vacation and time off. To help enrich your vacation plans, read ahead for ideas and activities in the Stevens Point Area! 

Looking for something fun to do outside in the beautiful winter snow in the Stevens Point Area? Here are five suggestions for outdoor recreation this season.

Love when the leaves start changing, crisp fall air returns and pumpkin spice is back in style? We do too! We've compiled all of the seasonal favorites for fall things to do in the Stevens Point Area, from the best spots for fall color, and where to find family fun! Read on to help craft your perfect Stevens Point Area fall bucket list.  

Fall in the Stevens Point Area is full of fun! Here are the top picks this season, from hiking through Schmeeckle Reserve and the Green Circle Trail, exploring local flavor from cheese to beer, and fall color routes! Pick your favorite and then head out, with help from our can't miss list! 

Looking for a road trip, mixed with the autumn hues? Fall is the best time to hit the road in the Stevens Point Area. Hop in the car, gather your family, and use these routes to guide you along the northern, eastern, and southern edges of Portage County for the best fall color the area has to offer. 

Looking for some fun places in the Stevens Point Area to spend time with fido? Check out this post for input to take your dog outdoors, indoors, and everything in between. 

With the longer days and warmer nights, summer is the perfect time to get outdoors to see some of the breathtaking sunsets across the skies. The Stevens Point Area is lucky to have beautiful shorelines to capture the views and frame the sky, like the Wisconsin River running right through its heart, along with various other locations to snap your best "sunset selfie". Be sure to bring a camera with you to these spots, but remember to look up from the screen to take in the sky's full, raw beauty, too!

We asked our Instagram and Facebook followers to help us decide what to include for the perfect #StePoWknd, in a week-long #StePo Showdown to help celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week. Check out the crowd-sourced results below, and then craft your own perfect getaway to find more fun things to see and do in the Stevens Point Area!