The Devil's Punchbowl - Dunn County

The Devil's Punchbowl is a three-acre property that sits off of the Red Cedar River and is a unique natural and geological area. The site has been designated as a scientific study area. At least six different natural communities can be found on site including sand prairie, dry upland forest, shaded rock cliff, pool and stream, riparian and marsh communities. There is a beautiful natural rock amphitheater with a miniature waterfall and a myriad of different rocks. There are stairs on-site.

Directions from Menomonie: Go south on Broadway/Highway 25 to Highway 29 West. Go south on County Road P for a 1/4 mile and then go south on Paradise Valley Road for 1 1/2 miles until you reach the property.

Maiden Rock Bluff - Pepin County

The Maiden Rock Bluff property is a 250-acre site adjacent to the Mississippi River. Maiden Rock is the preeminent bluff on the Mississippi River and is home to several threatened and endangered species. There are hiking trails as well as fences and gates on the property boundaries.

Martell Rush River Village Park - Pierce County

The Martell property is a 1.78-acre site on the Rush River with 135 feet of frontage on a highly prized trout stream. Traditionally used as a park, the property is also an excellent location for trout fishing, and recent renovations make it handicap accessible. The site has electrical hook-up, fire-pits, and picnic tables.

Pine Creek - Pierce County

"Pine Creek" is composed of two adjacent properties. WWLT has conserved 422 acres of floodplain forest, oak savanna and woodland, and wetland prairie within the Pine Creek watershed. WWLT is also partnered with several other organizations in an ongoing restoration project. Trout Unlimited and WWLT volunteers gather stream quality data on a regular basis to document stream improvement from the restoration.

Directions from Maiden Rock Village: Go south on Highway 35 and then east on County Highway AA. Go 3/4 of a mile. There is a gravel parking pad next to the first property. Proceed up the highway to reach the second property, which is directly north of the road.

Red Cedar Cut Off - Dunn County

The Red Cedar Cut-Off property is a recent WWLT acquisition, with 9,900 feet of frontage on the Red Cedar and 100 acres of high quality wetlands. The property is open for fishing, hunting, hiking, birding, carry-in watercraft access and other light recreational uses.

The property has suffered significant damage in the last year due to two severe storms, and a salvage project is currently underway to remove the substantial debris.

Directions from Menomonie: Go north on Highway 25 to Wilson Road/470^th Street. Go south on 470^th for 3/4 of a mile to Cedar Falls Road/530^th Street East. The Red Cedar Cut Off begins at the end of 530^th.

Simon Prairie - St. Croix County

The Simon Prairie is a prairie remnant home to many different forms of plantlife. WWLT has partnered with The Prairie Enthusiasts (TPE), who have taken a great leadership role in conducting restoration activities on the property. Site work will begin in spring 2008 on invasive species removal and prescribed burning.

Directions from Hudson: Take County Road A north to 140^th Avenue. Go West on 140^th Avenue for 2 1/4 miles, and the Simon Prairie is next to 140^th Street.