A family vacation in the Northwoods provides an opportunity to introduce the kids to Wisconsin's logging history and learn more about the Ojibwe Indians (also known as Chippewa), the Native American tribe that call this part of the state home.

Online maps are a great family travel planning resource and a great way to get the kids involved. Teach the kids to use online regional maps to find hiking trails and plot your route along area waterways. Show them how to find their way with a map and compass on your next adventure vacation. Geocaching - gps treasure hunts - is popular with kids and may provide the incentive needed to get them outdoors. The Great Northwoods Treasure Hunt, and related contests and games, is a great place to start.

A trip to the Wisconsin Northwoods provides a great opportunity to introduce the kids to wildlife and wetlands. Find age-appropriate books for kids from Mark Twain to Dr. Seuss. Adults interested in learning to canoe and fish will find a plethora of books designed to help you get started.

Explore wildlife through sound before you depart on a wildlife watching or birding trip in the Wisconsin Northwoods. Listen to geese honking and bear growling and learn to identify birdcalls.

Getting the latest Forest news will help prepare you and the kids for the family trip. Discover tips and tidbits about walking and find out what's happening in the woods before you depart.

Online resources can make learning about wildlife fun. Did you know that bears were early ancestors of your pet dog? Get fun about wildlife, test your knowledge, and play wildlife games online before you depart on a wildlife watching or birding tour. Track wildlife sightings during the North American spring and fall migrations.