Inspired by the Camino de Santiago, the Wisconsin Way began in 2013 and is a 130‑mile journey through east‑central Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine region. It passes through lakes, hills, ridges, and dairy‑farming landscapes, with segments on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and rural roads. The route connects three major Marian shrines:
- Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help (Champion): first approved Marian apparition site in North America wisconsinway.com+1.
- The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help: a minor basilica perched on the highest point in the region, offering panoramic views.
- Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (La Crosse): a significant Marian site in Wisconsin
The journey is pioneer‑style, with no fixed signage; pilgrims rely on word‑of‑mouth and GPS for navigation. Services are expanding, including pilgrim tours, lodging, and unique accommodations like farm stays and yurts.
Visit the official website for the Wisconsin Way Pilgrimage.