Rustic Road 102

In Southeast Wisconsin’s Waushara County, Rustic Road 102 loops along Cumberland Avenue and 7th Drive just off WIS 21 in the town of Richford.

This 2.2-mile stretch, with both paved and unpaved portions, is a chill cruise through a dreamy mix of native trees, open prairies, and dense woods that arch overhead to form a lush canopy in spring and summer, bursting into golden colors come fall.

Keep your eyes peeled for deer, red foxes, pheasants, sandhill cranes, short-eared owls, and a symphony of songbirds vibing out in this peaceful habitat.

Wildflowers like wild geraniums, Solomon’s Seal, and even wild asparagus line the road, while the occasional Amish buggy adds a throwback charm.

Bonus: it hooks you up with access to the Meca