Rustic Road 57

Cruise through R-57 in Waupaca County, where the vibes are pure magic. This 4.1-mile stretch of paved road winds through rolling hills, shaded by towering trees that arch overhead like nature’s own tunnel. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail runs alongside, offering hikers a cozy log house to crash in.

Bluebirds and other songbirds jam out in the apple orchard along South Foley Road, setting the mood. Just when you think it can’t get any better, the Waupaca River rolls in, its rapids creating a soundtrack of rushing water, especially at the Cobbtown Road bridge. Nature’s calling, man—go answer.