Ellison Bluff State Natural Area
Wisconsin · United States
Travelers will have a scenic drive down a tree canopied road that sneaks back to a little park which is perched on a massive bluff overlooking Green Bay. Visitors can walk down the stepped path to an overlook which is literally perched out on the sheer face of a rather high cliff overlooking the bay as far as you can see. Stunning views and a little thrilling if your brave enough to go out to the main viewpoint for a look. But fear not, there are plenty of great views available from just about everywhere.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Ellison Bluff State Natural Area
Welcome to Ellison Bluff State Natural Area, a hidden gem situated just south of Ellison Bay. This park protects one hundred and seventy four acres of dense, forested highland that abruptly terminates at a sheer limestone cliff…
Listen in the app2The Woodland Trail
The journey begins on a serene, shaded trail cutting through a rich upland forest. The canopy above is a mix of maple, beech, and red oak, casting dappled sunlight onto the path. …
Listen in the app3The Enclosed Walkway
As you near the edge, the dirt path transitions into a carefully constructed wooden walkway. This sturdy boardwalk is designed to protect the fragile cliffside vegetation while providing safe passage. …
Listen in the app4The Edge of the Bluff
Stepping onto the main observation deck, the forest suddenly opens up. You are standing atop a massive limestone bluff that plummets over one hundred feet straight down. …
Listen in the app5The Overlook Platform
Move out onto the cantilevered overlook that extends slightly beyond the cliff edge. Suspended over the abyss, you are granted a vertigo-inducing view straight down into the crystalline waters. …
Listen in the app6The Northern View
Turn your gaze to the north. On a clear day, you can make out the distant silhouettes of Washington Island and other landmasses dotting the strait known as Death's Door. …
Listen in the app7The Southern View
Looking to the south, you can see the curving coastline of the Door Peninsula. The dense green forests meet the blue water in a sharp, continuous line of limestone bluffs. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Ellison Bluff State Natural Area offers a profound encounter with the raw, glacial architecture of Wisconsin. It is a quiet testament to deep time, where millions of years of geological uplift and erosion are laid bare. …
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What is Ellison Bluff State Natural Area?
Ellison Bluff State Natural Area is a place in Wisconsin · United States with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Wisconsin · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Food |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 45.2570, -87.1054 |
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