The best walks and hikes around Francis Creek

Cooper's Cave is one of quite a few caves in Cherney Maribel Caves County Park. Visitors can explore the park and visit Spring Cave, Maribel New Hope Cave, Aguaduice Cave, Pancake Cave, Coopers Cave, Staircase Cave, Split Rock Cave, Tartarus Cave, Cave of Treasures, and Sinkhole Cave. Some caves are not accessible, and some are only open on tour days, while others are always open. Open from dawn to dusk, check out cave tours on their official site here: https://www.maribelcaves.com/

Richard J Drum Memorial Forest lies along the banks of the West Twin River and has lush forests teeming with life. The forest is surrounded by farmland but is a natural oasis preserved for years to come.

This section of the Ice Age Trail, the East Twin River Segment, follows the East Twin River for 1.3 miles. Bug spray is recommended during the late summer due to the possibility of standing water. This section is really quiet, and you might just have the trail all to yourself.

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail parking for the East Twin River segment has a few parking spots, a map, and a sign.

The Ice Age Trail passes right by the Mishicot Historical Museum. Here, hikers will find a sign for the Ice Age Trail and a pamphlet. This old school house is now the Mishicot Historical Museum and a place to learn about local history. You can visit the museum on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 p.m.

Part of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, this route offers hikers and backpackers a chance to explore Wisconsin. The thousand-mile trail winds through woods and farmland, and hikers can start at various points in this area as it passes over a few roads often near Mishicot.