Jim Buchholz is a freelance author with a passion for the great outdoors. His new book, Wisconsin State Parks, Forests, and Recreation Areas – A Ranger’s Guide, is the culmination of his onsite exploration and photography of all 80 of Wisconsin’s state parks, forests and recreation areas. This guidebook describes the recreational opportunities found at each property including hiking, biking and nature trails, picnic areas, swimming beaches, campgrounds, interpretive sites, scenic overlooks, fishing and boating opportunities, and much more.
Jim's 40-year career as park ranger and supervisor at state parks and forests throughout Wisconsin has given him an intimate knowledge of these treasured public areas. As a ranger, he was often asked to interpret the unique geology, history, and wildlife of state parks and help visitors enjoy the many recreational opportunities available to them. This valuable information, plus Jim’s insider tips, amusing trivia and exceptional color photographs, can be found throughout this exceptional 495-page guide book to all of Wisconsin’s state parks, forests and recreation areas.