Ledge View Nature Center - Chilton, WI

Did you know there are bat caves in Wisconsin?  There are actually caves at Ledge View Nature Center that are home to bats during the colder months of the year.  Come summer, however, the bats leave the caves and roost in the woods and trees where they breed and raise their young until fall arrives.  During these months you can actually take a guided tour of the caves.  Unfortunately, our first visit to Ledge View was too early in the season for a cave tour.   The bats are still in hibernation mode.  No worries, as Ledge View has plenty to see.  There are wonderful hiking trails, an arboretum, a nature center with several educational exhibits, and a 60-foot-tall observation tower.  Birding is also a highlight, here.  Winter months offer cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.  Ledge View has something to offer all year long. 

Location: W2348 Short Road, Chilton, WI (Calumet County)
For more information visit the park website.