Just slightly behind Milwaukee, Madison's ranked 19 among the U.S. best cities for parks, according to TPL. Ninety-eight percent of Madison residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park.

Just slightly behind Milwaukee, Madison's ranked 19 among the U.S. best cities for parks, according to TPL. Ninety-eight percent of Madison residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park.

Other parks boast lazy rivers, hot spas, swim-up bars and more. Kalahari Resorts and Great Wolf Lodge Resorts, which have Wisconsin locations, also ranked in the news organization's top 10.

Within the Northern Unit, Mauthe (MOTH-ee) Lake Recreation Area’s campground is the best place to camp with 135 sites, including 3 hike-in sites. Sites #538-557 are best for shade, privacy, and ...