Fun In Osceola, Wisconsin

My daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren come up and visit us every year during the 4th of July of week.  It is always an exhausting, but fun filled week.  We always do one little staycation where we go somewhere nearby for the night.  This year I picked the sweet little town of Osceola Wisconsin because of their train ride and waterfall.  My husband and I went there for a winter weekend getaway a few years ago, and thought it would be the perfect place to come back with the grandkids because they love trains and it's only two hours from our house.  I'll share more about the train ride next week;  this week, let's talk about the waterfall!

The waterfall is called "Cascade Falls" and what is unique about it is that it is located right smack in the middle of the town of Osceola!  I mean, how often does that happen?  No need to drive hours into the country side and hike three miles to see a beautiful waterfall.  Nope, just look for this American Indian statue, and walk down a crazy amount of stairs and you will happen upon the most beautiful waterfall you ever did see!  Or, if stairs aren't your thing, the falls can also be viewed from the back deck of Osceola's famous restaurant "The Watershed Cafe".

The most unique, fun thing about this waterfall is that you can walk right behind the falls.  The water isn't deep so you can have so much fun wading.

Here's a short video of me standing behind the falls.  My hubby is trying to encourage Elisha to run through the falls.

A handsome pose by my son.  Isn't that water cascade just breath-taking?  The falls are 25 feet tall.

Even little Lazarus was able to get his feet wet;  the water was shallow enough in spots.

Here's a short video of the front of the falls.

The falls are located in Wilkes Glen where there are some lovely hiking trails.  See THIS POST when my hubby and I took the trails in winter.   On this day, we didn't have any time to hike the trails as we had a train to catch!

It was an overcast day, so we sure got some great photos!  I framed the one below of this little guy.  What a cutie!

The next day, we returned to Osceola for a picnic lunch and to stroll their cute streets.  They have some really nice shops.  One of our favorites is this old antique shop where they also sell ice cream!

You know it's good ice cream when your face is covered in it! 😊

Next week I'll share all about the real reason we went to Osceola:  to ride a REAL TRAIN!  

See you then!

Have A Great Day!  Amy

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