Ancient Paths

In Wisconsin’s ancient past, a system of trails first forged by deer and elk crossed the region as they migrated in search of good weather, food, and salt. Native Americans used these paths for hunting, trade, and war in troubled times, and some included water routes and footpaths that tended to follow high ground between marshes or wetlands. Colonists and immigrants moving westward in search of land, furs, and opportunity also used these paths while improving them for horses and wagons. The Green Bay Trail was one such path.

Cedarburg, Wisconsin · United States