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I've only been in the southern parts of Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin and I didn't think they looked all that much different than Central Indiana except they are woodsier and the skies are generally greyer. I don't believe the Central and Northern parts of those 3 states are mountainous or even very hilly. That's why I think the Ozarks in Southern Missouri or the Appalachians in Southeast Ohio are probably the most scenic parts - or the "outdoor crown jewels", if you will - of the Midwest.
I've only been in the southern parts of Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin and I didn't think they looked all that much different than Central Indiana except they are woodsier and the skies are generally greyer. I don't believe the Central and Northern parts of those 3 states are mountainous or even very hilly. That's why I think the Ozarks in Southern Missouri or the Appalachians in Southeast Ohio are probably the most scenic parts - or the "outdoor crown jewels", if you will - of the Midwest.
I’d have to disagree with that. Michigan does handily beat Missouri and Ohio. I’ve hiked and backpacked more miles of the Ozarks than I can count. Doesn’t hold a candle to Michigan.
The Ozarks are beautiful in their own way but ask any backpacker in Missouri what the best trip is around the area and they’ll tell you Arkansas. The Ouachitas have some truly phenomenal, year round hikes. Eagle Rock Loop is a great example. People travel from as far away as Texas and Louisiana. I’ve met them on the trail. The Ozarks, not so much.
But this isn’t about Missouri or Arkansas, it’s about Michigan vs Minnesota vs Wisconsin.
I've only been in the southern parts of Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin and I didn't think they looked all that much different than Central Indiana except they are woodsier and the skies are generally greyer. I don't believe the Central and Northern parts of those 3 states are mountainous or even very hilly. That's why I think the Ozarks in Southern Missouri or the Appalachians in Southeast Ohio are probably the most scenic parts - or the "outdoor crown jewels", if you will - of the Midwest.
There are parts of northern Wisconsin and Michigan that easily rival most of the Ozarks of Missouri in terms of hilliness.
Even Minnesota's North Shore has some stunning scenery with a hilly backdrop.
The northwoods have the advantage of a lot more water and recreational trials to explore. Then there are the beaches along the Great Lakes, something that the Ozarks simply don't have an answer for.
Also, there is the driftless area around the upper Mississippi which is every bit as scenic as the Ozarks.
Arkansas' portion of the Interior Highlands are more impressive strictly in terms of hight, but that's in the South.
I agree with Bluefox that the Ouachita's are better than the Ozarks, but that part of the country is hot as blazes in the summer.
But this isn’t about Missouri or Arkansas, it’s about Michigan vs Minnesota vs Wisconsin.
It is if you consider one of the choices in the poll is "another Midwest state" and both Ohio and Missouri are in the Midwest. I didn't mention Arkansas. That's on you.
It is if you consider one of the choices in the poll is "another Midwest state" and both Ohio and Missouri are in the Midwest. I didn't mention Arkansas. That's on you.
My point is that the Ozarks aren’t really all that special even in that general area. Plus, there are very few natural lakes in Missouri, they’re almost all man made reservoirs. And not very beautiful for the most part, even the Lake of the Ozarks is just sort of meh. Certainly not comparable to a Great Lake or even some of the inland lakes in MI. Also more and larger insects and snakes in Missouri.
I've only been in the southern parts of Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin and I didn't think they looked all that much different than Central Indiana except they are woodsier and the skies are generally greyer. I don't believe the Central and Northern parts of those 3 states are mountainous or even very hilly. That's why I think the Ozarks in Southern Missouri or the Appalachians in Southeast Ohio are probably the most scenic parts - or the "outdoor crown jewels", if you will - of the Midwest.
You are really a hater of the midwest, I have noticed. Yes, I know you are from Indiana.
Anyway, there are two short, small mountain ranges in Michigan's Upper Peninsula:
Northern WI for sure but glad y'all dont like it much. That's why it's awesome.
Wisconsin has more Lake Superior shoreline than does Minnesota, along with an entire eastern border that is Lake Michigan. Just sayin'. I love Bayfield and Door County, for northern WI. And, then, the Driftless Region is kind of stunning, as well. Anyway, WI, after Michigan, for me. A little too much "plains" in MN, for my liking.
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